A patient with schizophrenia repeatedly asks for directions and the time of day. The nurse should:
a. repeat the information in a kind, matter-of-fact manner.
b. write out the information so the patient can easily refer to it.
c. share that the habit of frequent questioning is annoying and should be avoided.
d. initially provide the facts and then remind the patient that the question was already asked.
A
The person with schizophrenia has brain malfunction resulting in poor memory and attention. The information should be repeated as often as necessary in a kind, matter-of-fact manner.
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