You find your schizophrenic patient sitting in a wet bed and singing nursery rhymes. What should you do?
A.
Scold the patient for wetting the bed.
B.
Help the patient clean up in a calm manner.
C.
Show the patient again where the bathroom is.
D.
Tell the patient his privileges will be withdrawn if this happens again.
ANS: B
This response offers reassurance and assistance. Responses A, C, and D all imply that the patient had control of his behavior.
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