Asked by Jessica Tessier on May 11, 2024
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A person diagnosed with schizophrenia has had difficulty keeping a job because of arguing with coworkers and accusing them of conspiracy. Today the person shouts, "They're all plotting to destroy me." Select the nurse's most therapeutic response.
A) "Everyone here is trying to help you. No one wants to harm you."
B) "Feeling that people want to destroy you must be very frightening."
C) "That is not true. People here are trying to help if you will let them."
D) "Staff members are health care professionals who are qualified to help you."
Persecutory Delusions
False beliefs that one is being maligned, harassed, or persecuted, often seen in psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia
A serious mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior, leading to a loss of contact with reality.
- Engage in therapeutic communication practices with patients who are experiencing psychosis.
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WB
William BroylesMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Resist focusing on content; instead, focus on the feelings the patient is expressing. This strategy prevents arguing about the reality of delusional beliefs. Such arguments increase patient anxiety and the tenacity with which the patient holds to the delusion. The other options focus on content and provide opportunity for argument.
Learning Objectives
- Engage in therapeutic communication practices with patients who are experiencing psychosis.
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