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A nurse is caring for a client who has a diagnosis of conversion disorder with paralysis of the lower extremities. Which is the most therapeutic nursing intervention?

ExplanationC. The physical symptoms are not the client’s major problem and therefore should not be the focus for care. This is a psychological problem, and the focus should be in this domain. A. This is focusing on the physical symptom of the conflict; the client is not ready to give up the symptom. B. The disorder operates on an unconscious level but is very real to the client; this response denies feelings. D. Psychotherapy is needed at this time, not physical therapy.