A nurse is caring for a person who is delusional. What is important for the nurse to do while communicating with the patient?
A) Touch the patient gently while talking.
B) Avoid arguing about erroneous statements.
C) Reinforce reality for delusional statements.
D) Maintain eye contact at all times.
C
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