A patient with a somatic symptom disorder has the nursing diagnosis: Interrupted family processes,related to patient's disabling symptoms as evidenced by spouse and children assuming roles and tasks that previously belonged to patient.An appropriate outcome is that the patient will:

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The patient with a somatic symptom disorder has typically adopted a sick role in the family,characterized by dependence.Increasing independence and the resumption of former roles are necessary to change this pattern.The distracters are inappropriate outcomes.

A Patient with a Somatic Symptom Disorder Has the Nursing