A Patient with Fluctuating Levels of Consciousness, Disturbed Orientation, and Perceptual

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient with fluctuating levels of consciousness, disturbed orientation, and perceptual alteration begs, "Someone get these bugs off me." What is the nurse's best response?

• A) "No bugs are on your legs. You are having hallucinations."
• B) "I will have someone stay here and brush off the bugs for you."
• C) "Try to relax. The crawling sensation will go away sooner if you can relax."
• D) "I don't see any bugs, but I can tell you are frightened. I will stay with you."

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