Practice Question
A nurse is developing a care plan for a newly admitted client who has schizophrenia and experiences frequent hallucinations and paranoid delusions. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
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Correct Answer:
Limit the number of questions asked during assessments.
Rationale:
🔷 Limiting the number of questions reduces stimulation and anxiety, which can help prevent exacerbation of paranoid delusions.
🔷 Clients with schizophrenia often have difficulty processing information, and reducing questioning helps them stay focused.
🔷 A calm and non-intrusive approach helps build trust and therapeutic rapport, which is essential when hallucinations or paranoia are present.
🔷 Over-questioning can be perceived as threatening and may worsen psychosis.
🔷 This approach promotes a more structured and predictable interaction, aiding in patient comfort.
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This question is from RN ATI NL33 Mental Health Exam 1 which contains 46 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4