To assist a patient diagnosed with a somatic system disorder, a nursing intervention of high priority is to:

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Question 1 of 5

To assist a patient diagnosed with a somatic system disorder, a nursing intervention of high priority is to:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Rationale for Choice C: Shifting the focus from somatic symptoms to feelings is crucial as it helps address the underlying emotional factors contributing to the somatic system disorder. By exploring the patient's emotions and addressing them, the nurse can help the patient gain insight into their condition and potentially reduce the somatic symptoms. This intervention promotes holistic care by addressing both physical and emotional aspects of the disorder. Summary of other choices: A: Implying that somatic symptoms are not real can invalidate the patient's experience and hinder therapeutic progress. B: Helping the patient suppress feelings of anger can lead to emotional repression and exacerbate somatic symptoms. D: Investigating each physical symptom as soon as it is reported may overlook the emotional root causes of the somatic system disorder.

Question 2 of 5

You are pulled from the ED to the neurologic floor. Which action should you delegate to the nursing assistant when providing nursing care for a patient with SCI?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

After receiving a change-of-shift report at 7:00 am, which of these patients will you assess first?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Mr. Smith develops signs of increased intracranial pressure. Which of the following medications is likely to be ordered for Mr. Smith?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Mrs. Moore is a client with Parkinson disease. The nurse can anticipate that Mrs. Moore's major nursing needs will be

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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