A patient admitted with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, paranoid type, coldly tells a nurse during the admission interview, "I am here because my family brought me here and locked me up.". The nurse's best response would be:
a. "How has hospitalization affected your life?"
b. "Do you feel angry or resentful about being hospitalized?"
c. "I see you are angry about being here. I hope that after we talk you will feel differently.".
d. "We are here to protect you and see that you do not harm yourself or others in your anger.".
C
It is appropriate to acknowledge the angry or otherwise negative feelings of a patient who has not voluntarily sought treatment. Feeling understood by the nurse paves the way for a therapeutic relationship.
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