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theo

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The client asks the nurse, What does having psychosomatic symptoms mean? The best reply by the nurse is:
 
  A) It means you're not physically sick.
  B) It means that stress and/or emotions are causing your symptoms.
  C) It means that you'll be well when you get your life in order.
  D) It means that your symptoms are a product of your imagination.

Question 2

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia states, Can't you hear him? It's the devil. He's telling me I'm going to hell. Which is the most appropriate nursing reply?
 
  A. Did you take your medicine this morning?
  B. You are not going to hell. You are a good person.
  C. I'm sure the voices sound scary. I don't hear any voices speaking.
  D. The devil only talks to people who are receptive to his influence.


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Kdiggy

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback: Clients who do not cope well with stress or emotions develop physical symptoms that are real as a means of coping. Answers A, C, and D are inappropriate responses.

Answer to Question 2

C
The most appropriate reply by the nurse is to reassure the client with an accepting attitude while not reinforcing the hallucination.


theo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

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