Sarah, otherwise known as the Queen of England, is at the community mental health center. As a client with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, Sarah believes she is the queen and also has auditory hallucinations
Medical management of Sarah has been difficult at best as she is noncompliant. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use to develop a relationship with Sarah? (Select all that apply.)
A) Approach in a calm, genuine, accepting manner
B) Go along with her delusions and hallucinations
C) Address as her highness, the Queen
D) Speak clearly and distinctly, using short sentence with one thought per sentence
E) Encourage the client to discuss her feelings and concerns
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