A Patient Has Been Responding to Auditory Hallucinations Throughout the Day

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient has been responding to auditory hallucinations throughout the day. The patient approaches the nurse, shaking a fist and shouting, "Back off!" and then goes into the day room. As the nurse follows the patient into the day room, the nurse should:

• A) make sure adequate physical space exists between the nurse and the patient.
• B) move into a position that allows the patient to be close to the door.
• C) maintain one arm's length distance from the patient.
• D) sit down in a chair near the patient.

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