A delirious client is shouting for someone to get ...

Nclex-Rn Practice Questions-Care Of The Psychiatric Client – Cognitive Disorders Part 1 Quiz

A delirious client is shouting for someone to get the bugs off her. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

“Don’t worry. I’ll stay here and talk to you while I brush the bugs away for you.”

“You need to try and relax. The crawling sensation will go away sooner if you can relax.”

“There are no bugs on your legs or in the bed. It’s just your imagination playing tricks on you.”

“I see that you are frightened, and I will stay with you. I don’t see any bugs crawling on you.”

✔ Correct Answer:

“I see that you are frightened, and I will stay with you. I don’t see any bugs crawling on you.”