RASMUSSEN MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 3/RASMUSSEN MENTAL HEALTH % VERIFIED STUDYGUIDE CORRECTLY REVISED A+ GRADED.

RASMUSSEN MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 3/RASMUSSEN MENTAL HEALTH % VERIFIED STUDYGUIDE CORRECTLY REVISED A+ GRADED. Somatoform Disorders Definition Subjective Characterized by the presence of one or more physical symptoms accompanied by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behavioral reactions that cannot be defined by an underlying medical condition or disease. Somatoform disorder Highest Priority Often undergo unnecessary surgeries, invasive diagnostic procedures, and drug trials, all of which can be life-threatening. Somatoform Disorder Secondary Gains Somatization may be used for secondary gains such as attention and decreased responsibilities. Hypochondriasis or Illness Anxiety Disorder Definition Preoccupied with having or eventually developing a serious illness. May or may not present with somatic symptoms, and if they do, the symptoms are usually mild. High level of anxiety and alarm about their health lasting at least 6 month. May either excessively check for problems or avoid medical care. Hypochondriasis Signs and Symptoms The most common symptoms are pain, gastric or intestinal distress, palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, sexual dysfunction, neurological symptoms, and fatigue. Hypochondriasis Nursing Interventions Nurses role is to assess for any objective data and to explain the health complaints. Show concern, but avoid fostering dependency. Conversion Disorder Definition Common Signs and Symptoms Medical disorder (objective) that cannot be explained. This disorder presents with one or more symptoms of impaired motor or sensory function. Findings are incompatible with or an exaggeration of recognized neurological conditions and are not better explained by another mental or medical disorder