A nurse's identification badge includes the wording, 'Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse'. A client with a history of paranoia asks, "What does that title mean?" The nurse responds best when answering:
a. "Don't be afraid, it means I'm here to help not hurt you."
b. "Psychiatric Mental Health nurses care for people with mental illnesses."
c. "We have the specialized skills needed to care for those with mental illnesses."
d. "The nurses who work in mental health facilities have that title."
Answer: c. "We have the specialized skills needed to care for those with mental illnesses."
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