A nurse is working with a client who has just been diagnosed…
A nurse is working with a client who has just been diagnosed with Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD). The client states that they are upset with the diagnosis “because the doctor is not listening to me and they’re wrong. They’re saying my symptoms are fake and I’m crazy. I need to see someone else about this issue.” Which of the following is the most therapeutic response from the nurse to the client?