Which expected outcome would be appropriate for a patient with a somatoform disorder?
A) Patient's anxiety level will decrease from severe to moderate.
B) Patient will demonstrate compliance with antianxiety medication regimen.
C) Patient will be able to cope with stress without being preoccupied with physical symptoms.
D) Patient will express feelings verbally rather than through the development of physical symptoms.

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Because the patient with a somatoform disorder is using physical symptoms to express feelings,the goal of verbalizing feelings is appropriate.

Which Expected Outcome Would Be Appropriate for a Patient with a Somatoform