During her routine annual physical examination, a 48-year-old woman tells the nurse that she worries about her health all the time, spends 8 to 10 hours at the health center every week, and has spent a larger than usual amount of money on cosmetics
over the past 6 months. Select the most appropriate response by the nurse to this client.
a. "Your concerns and actions are normal because you are trying to maintain your health and youth."
b. "How are you doing at your work? Did you get that promotion you wanted?"
c. "Is your husband still helping with the household chores? Support systems are very important."
d. "You seem very healthy. You should avoid excessive exercise because it can cause more damage in the long run."
B
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