ATI RN
ATI Mental Health 2023 II Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing a delusion. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Ask the client to describe their beliefs about the delusion. By asking the client to describe their beliefs, the nurse demonstrates empathy, active listening, and a desire to understand the client's perspective. This approach can help build a therapeutic relationship, gain insights into the client's thought processes, and potentially identify triggers or underlying emotions contributing to the delusion. It also allows the nurse to assess the client's level of insight and reality testing.
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A: Allowing the client to focus on the delusion can reinforce the false belief.
B: While impulse control is important, it is not directly related to addressing delusions in schizophrenia.
C: Contradicting the client's beliefs may lead to confrontation and worsen the therapeutic relationship.
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