Which Nursing Action Best Addresses the Needs of a Paranoid

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which nursing action best addresses the needs of a paranoid patient who believes the food is poisoned?

• A) Explaining that others eat the food and are not harmed
• B) Allowing the patient to select food from vending machines
• C) Encouraging the patient to discuss why someone would poison the food
• D) Taking steps to prevent the patient from verbalizing the delusional thoughts

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Definitions:

Standard-pitch Technique

A method in music production and performance concerning the consistent tuning of instruments to a standardized pitch.

That's-not-all Technique

A persuasion method where an offer is made, but before making a decision, an additional item or bonus is added to make the offer seem more appealing.

Door-in-the-face Technique

A compliance method whereby a large, unreasonable request is first made and expected to be refused, followed by a smaller, more reasonable request.

Low-ball Technique

A persuasion and sales strategy where an initial, lower price is offered to gain agreement from a buyer, only to increase the price by introducing additional costs or factors.