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A 59-year-old client in the intensive care unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to gastrointestinal digestion and absorption. Assessment data include the client develops redness and warmth at an IV insertion site. Which nurse response best supports psychosocial integrity?

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Changing the subject when the client expresses fear.Promising outcomes that cannot be guaranteed.Therapeutic presence, active listening, validation, and suicide or violence screening when indicated.False reassurance that nothing is wrong.

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C. 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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A 59-year-old client in the intensive care unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to gastrointestinal digestion and absorption. Assessment data include the client develops redness and warmth at an IV insertion site. Which nurse response best supports psychosocial integrity?

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