A patient with somatization has an established nursing diagnosis of Interrupted family processes related to patient's symptoms.The patient's spouse and children assume roles and tasks that previously belonged to the patient.Which is an appropriate outcome for the patient? The patient will __________.

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The patient with somatization has typically adopted a sick role in the family,characterized by dependence.Increasing independence and resumption of former roles are necessary to change this pattern.The other options would not indicate improvement in the fundamental issue underlying the patient's presentation.

A Patient with Somatization Has an Established Nursing Diagnosis of Interrupted