A client with somatic symptom illness tells the nurse that she is sick so often that her husband and children take over most of the household duties, such as cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, and so forth. Which is this evidence of?

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Secondary gains involve increased attention and relief from normal responsibilities and expectations when clients are ill. This is not an example of a dysfunctional family unit or role reversal. A primary gain is the direct external benefits that being sick provides.

A Client with Somatic Symptom Illness Tells the Nurse That