The client says to the nurse, "I have special powers because I am the mother of God. I can heal everyone in the hospital." The nurse's best response would be:
A) "That sounds interesting. What can you do?"
B) "It would be unusual for anyone to have that kind of power."
C) "You could not heal everyone. No one has that much power."
D) "Well, you can certainly try."
B
Feedback: The nurse is voicing doubt about the client's delusional claims. Answers A, C, and D have demeaning connotations toward the client and should not be used.
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