Which of the following are valid nursing interventions in treating schizophrenic patients? (SELECT ALL ANSWERS THAT APPLY)
A) Do not reinforce hallucinations, delusions, or illusions.
B) Provide a stimulating environment for the patient.
C) Keep communication simple.
D) Promote the patient's problem-solving skills.
E) Emphasize behavior that is appropriate to the situation.
F) Encourage the patient to confront stressful situations.
A, C, E
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