A client is being admitted to the psychiatric unit with a somatoform disorder. When assessing the client, what should the nurse be sure to assess?
A) Whether the person's lifestyle has improved
B) Previous coping skills
C) Any behavior that indicates independence
D) Is the client aware of events surrounding the disappearance of symptoms
Question 2
An adolescent has been diagnosed with conversion disorder and is being seen in the local mental health clinic. The client's mother asks the nurse what the prognosis for this disorder is. What would be the nurse's best response?
A) Unfortunately, this disorder tends to recur in times of severe stress.
B) Most clients recover in 2 to 4 weeks without reoccurrence.
C) Most clients recover in 8 to 12 weeks without reoccurrence.
D) Unfortunately, most patients never truly recover from this disorder.
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Removing the sheet from underneath the client.
Measuring the client’s weight with a standard platform scale
Testing patellar reflex, client in a supine position