The client with schizophrenia tells the nurse that rats have ...

[ts19998]

The client with schizophrenia tells the nurse that rats have started to eat his brain. The best response by the nurse would be:
 
  A) Have you discussed this with your physician?
  B) How could that be possible?
  C) You cannot have rats in your brain.
  D) You look OK to me.

Question 2

A client visits the clinic and a panic disorder is diagnosed. During the interview the client tells the nurse, I'm so nervous. I feel as if I'm having a stroke right now. The nurse's first intervention should be to:
 
  A) Stay with the client while remaining calm.
  B) Move the client to a safe environment.
  C) Tell the client that the attack will soon pass.
  D) Teach the client deep breathing techniques to calm her.

[bitingbit]

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback: This sounds like a new symptom, so talking with the physician is important; the client may need to have his medication re-evaluated. Answer B puts the client on the defensive. Answer C infers that the response is unbelievable. Answer D is inappropriate and not therapeutic.

Answer to Question 2

D

[ts19998]

Gracias!

[kjohnson]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it