A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has somatic symptom disorder. Which of the following would be a likely comorbidity of somatic symptom disorder?

Choice A reason: Major depressive disorder commonly co-occurs with somatic symptom disorder. Clients often experience persistent physical complaints alongside depressive symptoms such as low mood, fatigue, and hopelessness. Choice B reason: Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder and is not commonly associated as a comorbidity with somatic symptom disorder. Choice C reason: While bipolar disorder may coexist with other psychiatric conditions, it is not a typical or common comorbidity of somatic symptom disorder. Choice D reason: Although some personality traits may overlap, borderline personality disorder is not as strongly or commonly associated with somatic symptom disorder as depressive disorders are.