Question

The nurse is working with a client who has hallucinations and delusions. The client tells the nurse she cannot take a shower because she is waiting for her husband to take her home. Which response by the nurse is best in this situation?

a) Your husband will be here soon, so let's wait together.
b) You're safe here, and we can help you with a shower.
c) I'll find your husband, and then you can take a shower.
d) I understand, let's postpone the shower until later.

Answer 1

The nurse's best response in this situation is to reassure the client and offer assistance with a shower.

Step-by-step explanation:

The best response by the nurse in this situation would be option b) 'You're safe here, and we can help you with a shower.' This response acknowledges the client's concerns for her husband but also provides reassurance that she is safe and offers assistance with taking a shower. It is important to address the client's hallucinations and delusions with empathy and understanding, while also providing factual information and promoting a safe environment.