While Transporting a Patient with Schizophrenia, He Suddenly Screams, "Do

question 14

Multiple Choice

While transporting a patient with schizophrenia, he suddenly screams, "Do you see that snake? It is right next to you! Kill it!" How should you respond to this patient?

• A) "Where do you see the snake? Can you describe its color? Do you see more than one?"
• B) "There is not a snake in the ambulance. They could not live in here because there is no food."
• C) "I do not see a snake; I see a stethoscope. I do not doubt that you see a snake."
• D) "What do you mean a snake? This is a new ambulance. I hope that it did not come with a snake!"

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