A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of somatic symptoms disorder. The nurse should identify that the client must have been experiencing manifestations of the disorder for how long before diagnosis?

C. Stalking involves persistent and unwanted attention or behavior directed towards a specific individual, causing fear, distress, or concern for their safety. Stalking behaviors may include following the victim, surveillance, unwanted communication (such as letters, emails, or messages), vandalism, or leaving gifts or items at the victim's location

A. Bullying involves aggressive behavior or intentional harm directed toward another person, typically in a repeated or habitual manner.

B. Abandonment refers to the act of deserting or leaving someone or something behind, often without adequate support or care.

D. Assault involves the intentional infliction of physical harm or injury on another person, or the threat of such harm, causing fear or apprehension of imminent harm.

C. Vulnerable populations, such as those with low socioeconomic status, the elderly, racial and ethnic minorities, and individuals with certain health conditions, may experience higher levels of health risks due to various factors such as limited access to healthcare, environmental exposures, social determinants of health, and underlying health disparities.

A. Although variability of response to stressors is important it is not the primary concern

B. Although older individuals are vulnerable to risk factors, the nurse should include all vulnerable groups.

D. While resilience can mitigate the impact of risk factors on health outcomes, it is not a determinant of health risk itself.