During the interview, the client with schizophrenia is experiencing an anxiety attack. Which of these responses by the nurse is therapeutic?
A) "If you don't watch out, you will lose control again.".
B) "Stop acting like a baby! My two-year-old acts better.".
C) "If you want to talk, I will stay with you.".
D) "Are you faking?"
C
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a. "Take lovastatin with your evening meal." b. "Take this medicine before breakfast." c. "You may take lovastatin without regard to meals." d. "Take this medicine on an empty stomach."
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a. offer iced fluids. b. arrange for large meal servings. c. provide a straw for drinking fluids. d. ambulate the patient in the hall.
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