The patient with delusional disorder tells the nurse that he needs to see the Pope in Rome because he is a messenger of God. Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?

Listen to the patient without confrontation. Delusional disorder is characterized by manifestations of delusions for at least one month without other psychotic symptoms. A delusion is defined as a fixed, false, irrational belief. The nurse must avoid arguing, confronting, or belittling the beliefs of the patient. Also, it is improper for the nurse to reinforce the delusion by asking for further information. Listening to the patient without giving comments is an appropriate nursing action.

The patient with delusional disorder tells the nurse that he need...

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Topics: Mental Health Disorders Cognition Communication & Documentation Crisis Management Neurology Nursing Interventions

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