Thienobenzodiazepine - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A delusional client has refused to eat for the past 24 hours because, he says, "the food is poisoned." How should the nurse respond? 1 "Why do you think that the food is poisoned?" Correct2 "You feel worried that someone wants to poison you?" 3 "This feeling is a symptom of your illness. It's not real." 4 "You'll be safe with me. I won't let anyone poison you." It is important to help the client focus on feelings, and "You feel worried that someone wants to poison you?" is the onl...

A delusional client has refused to eat for the past 24 hours because, he says, "the food is poisoned." How should the nurse respond? 1 "Why do you think that the food is poisoned?" Correct2 "You feel worried that someone wants to poison you?" 3 "This feeling is a symptom of your illness. It's not real." 4 "You'll be safe with me. I won't let anyone poison you." It is important to help the client focus on feelings, and "You feel worried that someone wants to poison you?" is the onl...