The Family of a Patient Being Treated for a Recent

question 22

Multiple Choice

The family of a patient being treated for a recent diagnosis of schizophrenia voices concerns to the nurse.They report the patient just told them that the pepper flakes on his potatoes were crawling bugs.What response by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) "At this stage it is most important to humor him and agree that you see them as well."
• B) "To reduce his stress, just throw out the food."
• C) "It is important to tell him that you do not see the bugs."
• D) "The best thing to do in this case is to confront him and let him know that he is mistaken."

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Definitions:

Dysuria

Painful urination; difficulty in urination.

Voiding

The process of emptying the bladder of urine; also known as urination.

Discomfort

Discomfort refers to a feeling of physical or mental unease, ranging from mild annoyance or pain to significant distress.

Urethra

The tube that conveys urine from the bladder to the exterior of the body in both males and females, and also serves as a passageway for semen in males.