The client has frequently presented to the clinic with multiple physical complaints. The multiple physical complaints would warrant the nurse to screen the client for:
1. A chronic illness.
2. Deviant behavior.
3. Hospitalization.
4. A mental disorder.
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Rationale: Researchers have found high incidences of mental disorder in clients seen for physical illnesses; thus, risk is increased. The risk for chronic illness, hospitalization, and deviant behavior is not necessarily increased given the information in the question.
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