After educating a group of nurses about somatic symptom disorder (SSD), an instructor determines that the education was successful when the group identifies which characteristic?

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SSD is one of the most difficult disorders to manage because the symptoms tend to change, are diffuse and complex, and vary/move from one body system to another. For example, initially there may be gastrointestinal (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) and neurologic (headache, backache) symptoms that change to musculoskeletal (aching legs) and sexual issues (pain in the abdomen, pain during intercourse). The physical symptoms may last for 6-9 months. Individuals with SSD perceive themselves as being "sicker than the sick" and report all aspects of their health as poor.

After Educating a Group of Nurses About Somatic Symptom Disorder