A nurse planning care for a patient who has somatoform disorder needs to be aware that these patients often have relationship problems associated with:

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Dependency is the need for others to care for the patient.Clinicians have observed that many patients with somatization disorders display dependency.Having physical symptoms allows a patient to meet dependency needs in a socially acceptable way.

A Nurse Planning Care for a Patient Who Has Somatoform