A patient diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder has been in treatment for 4 weeks. The patient says, "Although I'm still having pain, I notice it less and am able to perform more activities." The nurse should evaluate the treatment plan as:

A) unsuccessful.
B) minimally successful.
C) partially successful.
D) totally achieved.

Somatic Symptom Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by an intense focus on physical symptoms that cause significant distress or problems in functioning.

Treatment Plan

A detailed outline created by healthcare providers to guide the course of treatment for a patient's specific health conditions.

Activities

Tasks or actions undertaken for a variety of purposes including leisure, education, or therapeutic benefit.