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CRNE Canadian Registered Nurse

Category - Wellness

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A nurse is caring for a male client diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Which of the following nursing actions are appropriate for this client?
  1. Confront the client and maintain a defensive stance every time the client becomes verbally hostile towards the nurse and the rest of the nursing staff.
  2. Use a warm approach by providing comforting touches.
  3. Explain everything before initiating any procedure.
  4. Focus on the content of the client’s delusions.
Explanation
Answer: C - Explaining everything the nurse does prevents misinterpretations and mistrust. Maintaining a non-defensive stance creates an atmosphere where the client’s feelings are explored. Comforting touches and focusing on the content of the delusions are to be avoided when dealing with a client diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia.
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