A client's wife of 34 years dies unexpectedly. The client cries often and becomes socially isolated. The client's therapist stresses the importance of proper sleep, nutrition, and exercise. What is the best rationale for the therapist's advice?
A. The therapist is using an interpersonal approach.
B. The client has an alteration in neurotransmitters.
C. It is routine practice to remind clients about nutrition, exercise, and rest.
D. The client is susceptible to illness due to effects of stress on the immune system.
ANS: D
The therapist's advice should be based on the knowledge that the client has been exposed to stressful stimuli and is at an increased risk of developing illness due to the effects of stress on the immune system. The study of this branch of medicine is called psychoimmunology.
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