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A client with a history of schizophrenia is admitted to the psychiatric care unit for aggressive behavior, auditory hallucinations, and potential for self harm. The client has not been taking medications as prescribed and insists that the food has been poisoned and refuses to eat. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

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Rationale: Providing food in unopened containers addresses the client's delusional concerns about poisoning, encouraging safe food intake.

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