RN Exam Practice
Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 1490 of 2368

A client with dementia asks, "Do you see the spider on the wall?" The nurse does not see a spider. Which response is best?

  1. "There is no spider. You are imagining it."
  2. "Yes, I see it. I will get rid of it."
  3. "Stop talking about that. It isn't real."
  4. "I know you see something, but I don't see it."
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Correct answer: "I know you see something, but I don't see it."

An honest response does not deny what the client sees and avoids escalating agitation. Arguing is not advised.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Cognitive Impairments: Techniques for Response. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026