Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
A client who is newly diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia tells the nurse, 'The aliens are telling me that I'm defective and need to be eliminated.' Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate initially?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Acknowledging the reality of the voices for the client while gently stating the nurse's perspective builds trust without challenging the delusion, making it the most therapeutic initial response.