To examine a person's distress from living with a neurological disorder that impairs function, the nurse needs to assess the client's:
a. verbal responses
b. psychological tests
c. subjective experience
d. blood cortisol levels
C
It is critical that the nurse assess the client's subjective experience to thoroughly examine a person's distress that impairs functioning. The nurse must also acknowledge the importance of the neurological disorder and its relevance to the client's health.
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