A Patient Is Very Suspicious and States,"The FBI Has Me

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient is very suspicious and states,"The FBI has me under surveillance." Which strategies should the nurse to use when gathering initial assessment data about this patient? More than one answer is correct.

• A) Say to the patient,"Tell me about the problem as you see it."
• B) Tell the patient medication will help this type of thinking.
• C) Seek information about when the problem began.
• D) Tell the patient,"Your ideas are not realistic."
• E) Reassure the patient,"You are safe here."

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Definitions:

Aggressive Behavior

Actions intended to cause harm or force dominance over another.

Observational Learning

The process of acquiring new behaviors or information by watching and imitating others, as emphasized in social learning theory.

Respected And Admired

Being held in high esteem and receiving recognition or admiration from others due to one's qualities or achievements.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of the head, responsible for important cognitive skills, such as emotional expression, problem solving, memory, and judgment.