HESI FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH EXAM

A nurse overhears a hospitalized client with mania telling another client, “I’m actually a journalist writing an article for a magazine — I’m just posing as a person with mental illness.” How should the nurse respond? A. Ignoring the delusion B. Taking the client to a quiet room C. Supporting the client’s denial of illness D. Presenting the client with the actual situation Correct Rationale: When dealing with a delusional client, it is important for the nurse to state clearly t...