The nurse is educating the client about their diagnosis of somatic symptom disorder. Which statement by the client will indicate to the nurse that the education has been effective?

Choice A reason: Sleeping 12 hours or more each day can be a response to various stressors, but it is not a specific or expected finding in PTSD.

Choice B reason: A constant need to talk about the event may be part of the processing of trauma, but it is not an expected finding as many individuals with PTSD may avoid discussing the traumatic event.

Choice C reason: An increasing sense of attachment to others is not typically associated with PTSD, as individuals may instead experience detachment or estrangement from others.

Choice D reason: Increasing feelings of anger are common in individuals with PTSD as they may have difficulty controlling anger and may be easily irritated.

Choice A reason: This statement reflects a justification of the spouse's behavior, which can enable the continuation of abuse.

Choice B reason: Providing money for drugs, even if to prevent theft, is enabling the substance abuse to continue.

Choice C reason: Encouraging rehab is not enabling; it is an attempt to address the problem.

Choice D reason: Calling in sick for the spouse to cover for their potential job loss due to substance abuse is an enabling behavior.

Choice E reason: This is a protective behavior. Both are healthy responses to dealing with a partner’s destructive behavior.