A nurse is evaluating the outcomes for a client diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder (SSD). Which finding would the nurse most likely identify as interfering with achievement?

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Recovery outcomes for clients with somatic symptom disorder should be realistic. Because this is a lifelong disorder, small successes should be expected. Specific outcomes also should be identified, so that the small successes can be measured, such as gradually increasing social contact. Over time, there should be a gradual reduction in the number of health care providers the individual contacts, and a slight improvement in the ability to cope with stresses.

A Nurse Is Evaluating the Outcomes for a Client Diagnosed