A client with complex somatic symptom disorder is complaining of significant pain in the joints. When providing care to this client, which of the following would be most important for the nurse to keep in mind?
A) Opioid analgesics are the primary mode of therapy.
B) The client's experience of pain is real.
C) Complementary therapies are usually of little benefit.
D) Outcomes need to reflect the biologic aspects of the pain.
B
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