A Patient with a History of Command Hallucinations Approaches the Nurse

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of command hallucinations approaches the nurse yelling obscenities. Which nursing actions are most likely to be effective in deescalation for this scenario? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Stating the expectation that the patient will stay in control.
• B) Asking the patient, "Do you want to go into seclusion?"
• C) Telling the patient, "You are behaving inappropriately."
• D) Offering to provide the patient with medication to help.
• E) Speaking in a firm but calm voice.

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