The nurse cares for several clients with somatoform disorders, regularly reassessing their status. The nurse is aware that it is:
1. Easy to be kind, nonjudgmental, and understanding.
2. Challenging because of the psychobiologic factors involved.
3. Best to include objective information only.
4. Best to include subjective information only.
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Rationale: It can be difficult to assess the client because of the psychobiologic factors involved. It is not always easy to be kind, nonjudgmental, and understanding with this group of clients. Both objective and subjective information should be included in the assessment.
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