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A 59-year-old client in the intensive care unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to renal impairment. Assessment data include the client reports sudden sharp chest pain and respirations 32/min after surgery. Which nurse response best supports psychosocial integrity?

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

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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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A 59-year-old client in the intensive care unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to renal impairment. Assessment data include the client reports sudden sharp chest pain and respirations 32/min after surgery. Which nurse response best supports psychosocial integrity?

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