When evaluating the nursing interventions used with a client exhibiting psychophysiologic behaviors, what is the nurse's focus?
A) The client's ability to recognize the underlying psychologic stress and anxiety
B) The client's ability to decrease the manipulative behavior
C) The client's ability to perform self-care activities independently and willingly
D) The client's ability to verbalize the physical deficits
A
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