A Patient Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Tells the Nurse,"The CIA Is

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia tells the nurse,"The CIA is monitoring us through the fluorescent lights in this room.Be careful what you say." Which response by the nurse would be most therapeutic?

• A) "Let's talk about something other than the CIA."
• B) "It sounds like you're concerned about your privacy."
• C) "The CIA is prohibited from operating in health care facilities."
• D) "You have lost touch with reality, which is a symptom of your illness."

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Definitions:

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A range of neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and communication, both verbal and non-verbal.

Clinical Features

The observable and measurable symptoms and signs of a particular disease or condition, assisting in diagnosis and treatment.

Intellectual Disability

A condition characterized by significant limitations both in intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior, originating before the age of 18.