A Patient Is Delusional and Has Auditory Hallucinations

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient is delusional and has auditory hallucinations.The best statement to make when approaching the patient with an oral electronic thermometer would be:

• A) "I need your vital signs. Put this in your mouth. This will not hurt. "
• B) "I hope I can count on you to hold still while I take your temperature."
• C) "Please sit here while I put the thermometer under your tongue for a little while."
• D) "This probe is only a thermometer that will tell us whether you have a fever. It will be all over in just a few seconds."

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