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The nurse was assigned to the mental health care area from another area in the facility. A client accuses the nurse of being a terrorist with poisonous pills when the nurse is preparing medications. Which response by the nurse is best?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Reflecting the client’s feelings validates their emotions and opens therapeutic communication without confrontation, which is critical for a client with possible paranoia. Denying, insisting, or explaining may escalate distrust.

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