Posted: September 30th, 2017
David is preoccupied with numerous bodily complaints even after a careful diagnostic workup reveals no physiologic problems. Which nursing intervention would be therapeutic for him?
A. Acknowledge that the complaints are real to the client, and refocus the client on other concerns and problems.
B. Challenge the physical complaints by confronting the client with the normal diagnostic findings.
C. Ignore the client’s complaints, but request that the client keeps a list of all symptoms.
D. Listen to the client’s complaints carefully, and question him about specific symptoms.
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