A Patient Has Had Difficulty Keeping a Job Because of Arguing

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient has had difficulty keeping a job because of arguing with co-workers and accusing them of conspiracy. Today this patient shouts, "They're all plotting to destroy me. Isn't that true?" Select the nurse's most therapeutic response.

• A) "Everyone here is trying to help you. No one wants to harm you."
• B) "Feeling that people want to destroy you must be very frightening."
• C) "That is not true. People here are trying to help you if you will let them."
• D) "Staff members are health care professionals who are qualified to help you."