Utilizing the technique in presenting reality to a patient experiencing delusion
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Question
Utilizing the technique in presenting reality to a patient experiencing delusion, hallucination, or illusion, create a therapeutic response to the scenario below. Techniques in presenting reality: Acknowledge patient experience is real to him Do not argue or agree with the delusion, hallucination, or illusion Present reality Know the content of the delusion, hallucination, or illusion Scenario: While talking to a female client diagnosed with schizophrenia, the nurse notices the client look away from the nurse and stare at the wall while making facial grimaces. Nurse: "I noticed you are staring at the wall, are you seeing or hearing something?" Patient: "There are people within the wall and they are talking to me. Can’t you hear them?" What would be an appropriate response by the by the nurse?
Explanation / Answer
* Nurse can response as " I always listen to people outside the wall they give me good relation and
motivation so you can try this to get more company."
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