RN HESI Mental Health Exam

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The nurse is assessing a client whose spouse died of a stroke two weeks ago and who reports having numbness and tingling on the right side of the body. The nurse should consider the client's symptoms may likely be due to which condition?

A. Disorganization. B. Preoccupation. C. Somatization. D. Reexperience.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Somatization involves psychological distress manifesting as physical symptoms like numbness and tingling after a traumatic loss. Other options are less relevant.

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