RN Exam Practice
Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 1923 of 2368

A client with paranoid delusions says, "The doctor is here and wants to kill me." Which response by the nurse is MOST therapeutic?

  1. "That is not true. The doctor would never hurt you, so there is nothing to fear."
  2. "The doctor is here to talk about your treatment. Would you like me to stay with you during the visit?"
  3. "Why do you believe the doctor wants to hurt you? Tell me what proof you have."
  4. "Let us talk about something else so you can stop thinking about it."
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Correct answer: "The doctor is here to talk about your treatment. Would you like me to stay with you during the visit?"

The nurse avoids arguing with the delusion, focuses on the fear and present events, and offers help to feel safer.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Conditions: Treatment of Schizophrenia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026