The mental health nurse is caring for a client with psychophysiologic behaviors. What would be an important intervention for the nurse with this client?
A) Encourage confrontation concerning the psychologic defense nature of the symptoms.
B) Encourage the client to use physical means to express feelings.
C) Maximize the time and attention given to physical symptoms.
D) Continue to monitor physical complaints to assist in ruling out any actual cause for the symptoms.
D
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A) "I need to go to sleep a few hours earlier every night.". B) "I can stay in bed for a few more hours every morning.". C) "I can lie down before lunch and then again right after dinner.". D) "I need to lie down after lunch and not get up until it's time to prepare dinner.".