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A 59-year-old client in the intensive care unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to reproductive physiology. Assessment data include the client reports a new symptom that differs from the baseline assessment. Which nurse response best supports psychosocial integrity?

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

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D. 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 reproductive physiology. Assessment data include the client reports a new symptom that differs from the baseline assessment. Which nurse response best supports psychosocial integrity?

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