intermediatesomatic symptom disorderglobus sensationillness anxiety disorderfunctional somatic syndrome
A 55-year-old female presents with 4 months of difficulty swallowing, the sensation of a lump in her throat, and fear that she has throat cancer. An ENT evaluation including laryngoscopy was normal. An upper GI series was normal. She continues to feel the sensation daily. What should the PMHNP assess?