A client with a personality disorder has a nursing diagnosis of disturbed thought processes. What should the nurse do when interacting with the client?
1. Allow visitors to stay longer than designated visiting hours.
2. Reassure the client that she is in a safe place.
3. Approach the client in a friendly, jovial manner.
4. Ignore suspicions and fears verbalized by the client.
Answer: 2
1. Strict adherence to rules conveys assurance of safety.
2. Reassurance of a safe environment can help allay a client's underlying fear and insecurity.
3. Clients should be approached in a matter-of-fact, professional manner; excessive friendliness could be interpreted as a weakness or deceit.
4. Suspicions and fears shouldn't be ignored, but also should not be overemphasized.
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