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A client previously diagnosed as psychotic expresses to the nurse that he is seeing spiders climbing up the walls in his room and he is concerned that they will get into his bed. What is the nurse's best response?
A) Ignore his remarks and remain silent when providing care.
B) Express doubt that there are spiders on the wall.
C) Ask the client if he also sees spiders in the day room.
D) Tell the client there are no spiders and he should stop worrying about it.
On Sep 29, 2024