Adult health / medical-surgical nursing · practice question
A 59-year-old client in the intensive care unit is being evaluated for pancytopenia after chemotherapy. Assessment data include the client reports worst headache of life with neck stiffness. Which nurse response best supports psychosocial integrity?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. Therapeutic presence, active listening, validation, and suicide or violence screening when indicated.
Why
Psychosocial integrity items reward therapeutic communication and appropriate safety screening, not avoidance or false promises.
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