A female client arrives at her primary care physician with complaints of increased symptoms of colitis.During the intake interview,the patient mentions having two migraines in the past 3 weeks and asks for a new medication,stating,"It doesn't seem like the current medication is working as well as I expected." In reviewing her medical record,it is noted that the client was prescribed medication for depression and a referral to a marriage counselor at her last visit 2 months ago.Which of the following might the nurse suspect given the aforementioned information?

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The nurse might suspect maladaptive expression of anger, as the patient's symptoms and request for new medication could indicate underlying emotional issues, possibly related to her depression and marital situation.

A Female Client Arrives at Her Primary Care Physician with Complaints