A nurse is preparing to interview a client diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder (SSD). The nurse anticipates that the client will most likely exhibit which response?

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The individual's mood is usually labile, often shifting from extremely excited or anxious to being depressed and hopeless. Response to physical symptoms is usually magnified. The client's mental status is usually normal, and cognition is not impaired but may be distorted.

A Nurse Is Preparing to Interview a Client Diagnosed with Somatic