A nurse is caring for a client suffering from paranoid ideation. The nurse decides to use contemplation and meditation in the form of guided imagery. The nurse should know that this intervention is:
A) Appropriate for all clients
B) Inappropriate for those with paranoid ideation
C) Appropriate only if there is a physician order
D) Inappropriate for all mental health clients
Ans: B
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Guided imagery, a popular form of meditation, uses visualization and can be augmented with music and voice instruction. Caution is urged in using contemplation and meditation as an intervention without knowledge of a client's denomination, preferences, or views. Contemplation and meditation are likely inappropriate interventions for clients with paranoid ideation (belief that their minds are being controlled). A physician's order is not required.
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