A client who was recently admitted to the mental health unit has a history of paranoia. When the meal tray is delivered, the client refuses to eat and tells the nurse that someone is poisoning the food. Which statement by the nurse is appropriate?
A. "Your food is not poisoned."
B. "Why do you think the food is poisoned?"
C. "There is no poison in the food. Here, I'll taste the food for you."
D. "It must be frightening to you. Has something made you feel that your food is poisoned?"
Ans: D. "It must be frightening to you. Has something made you feel that your food is poisoned?"
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