Question

A nurse is caring for a 19-year-old female admitted for psychosis. The patient tells the nurse that she sees numerous people in the room speaking to her. The nurse and the patient are the only two people in the room. Which of the following statements by the nurse would be *most* appropriate?

Accepted Answer

“I understand that you hear and see other people with us, but I do not. We are alone in the room together.”

Answer

“Really? Tell me more about who they are and what they are saying.”

Answer

“Stop paying attention to them and focus on me right now.”

Answer

“There is no one here but you and me. You are hallucinating.”

Question 2 - Psychosocial Integrity Practice Test for the NCLEX-RN Exam