Conversion disorder

A 72 year old client is admitted with conversion disorder after the death of a spouse.  The client’s major symptoms is the inability to walk forward.  The client seems to be unconcerned about the problem.  Which nursing interventions are appropriate?  Select all that apply.

A. Adopt a matter of fact, but caring approach to prevent secondary gains

B. Focus on the death of the spouse and the inability to move forward in life

C. Help the client learn ways to express feelings more appropriately

D. Reinforce any positive improvements in the ways the client deals with needs and feelings

E. Encouraging participation in milieu and recreational activities (diversion).