A client is admitted to the psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of conversion disorder. Since witnessing the beating of his wife at gunpoint, he has been unable to move his arms, complaining that they are paralyzed. When planning the client's care, the nurse should focus on:
A. helping the client identify and verbalize feelings about the incident.
B. convincing the client that his arms aren't paralyzed.
C. developing rehabilitation strategies to help the client learn to live with the disability.
D. talking about topics other than the beating to avoid causing anxiety.
Answer: A. helping the client identify and verbalize feelings about the incident.
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