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The nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who is newly diagnosed with conversion disorder. The client begins crying and states, 'The health care provider must think IÔÇÖm crazy because of my diagnosis.' What is the best response to the client?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Reassuring the client that conversion disorder validates real symptoms without a physical cause reduces stigma and clarifies the diagnosis. Other responses dismiss, question, or deflect the clientÔÇÖs concerns.