A patient diagnosed with a somatic symptom disorder says, "Why has God chosen me to be sick all the time and unable to provide for my family? The burden on my family is worse than the pain I bear." Which nursing diagnoses apply to this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Spiritual distress
B) Decisional conflict
C) Adult failure to thrive
D) Impaired social interaction
E) Ineffective role performance

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The patient's verbalization is consistent with spiritual distress. The patient's description of being unable to provide for and burdening the family indicates ineffective role performance. No data support diagnoses of adult failure to thrive, impaired social interaction, or decisional conflict.

A Patient Diagnosed with a Somatic Symptom Disorder Says, "Why