The family members of a client with somatic symptom illness report to the nurse that every time they invite the client to join in an activity the client declines, saying things like, I wish I could, but I feel so terrible. Which of the following approaches should the nurse suggest to encourage activity?

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The nurse must help the client and family learn how to establish a daily routine that includes improved health behaviors. Family members should expect resistance, including protests from the client that she or he does not feel well enough to do these things. The challenge is to validate the client's feelings while encouraging her or him to participate in activities.

The Family Members of a Client with Somatic Symptom Illness