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A young adult female visits the mental health clinic complaining of diarrhea, headache, and muscle aches. She is afebrile, denies chills, and all laboratory findings are within normal limits. During the physical assessment, the client tells the RN that her sister thinks she is neurotic and calls her a hypochondriac. Which response is best for the RN to provide?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: "I can hear that your sister's comments are overwhelming you." This response acknowledges the client's feelings and shows empathy, validating her experience. It demonstrates active listening and understanding without judgment.
Choice A dismisses the client's feelings, which can be harmful.
Choice C may come off as accusatory and may make the client defensive.
Choice D shifts the focus away from the client's emotions, missing an opportunity for therapeutic communication.

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