Mrs. George is very disoriented. She believes that a fire has the destroyed the city. As the LPN in charge, you can assist her by talking with her. A good question to ask would be
a. What is the worst that will happen?
b. Why do you think that?
c. Can you see the city?
d. None of the above
A
Asking questions about the extreme of the situation sometimes helps a confused person focus on the reality of here and now. Asking why (response B) is very distressing for a confused person. He or she does not recognize why. Response C is incorrect.
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