On admission to the inpatient psychiatric unit, a client's facial expression indicates severe panic. The client repeatedly states, "I know the police are going to shoot me. They found out that I'm the child of the devil." What should the nurse say to initiate a therapeutic relationship with the client?
A. "You certainly look stressed. Can you tell me about the upsetting events that have occurred in your life recently?"
B. "Hello, my name is ___. I'm a nurse, and I'll care for you when I'm on duty. Should I call you ___, or do you prefer something else?"
C. "You're having very frightening thoughts. I'll help you find ways to cope with this scary thinking."
D. "Hello, ___. I'm going to be caring for you while I'm on duty. You look very frightened, but I'm sure you'll feel better by tomorrow."
Answer: B. "Hello, my name is ___. I'm a nurse, and I'll care for you when I'm on duty. Should I call you ___, or do you prefer something else?"
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