Sample question · NP5 Psychiatric Nursing
A client says nurses are putting cameras in their food. Which response is most therapeutic?
- “That’s not true. No one is spying on you here.”
- “Cameras in your food sounds frightening. Tell me more about what you’re experiencing.”
- “Why would the government want to watch you eat?”
- “I promise you, none of the staff would ever do that to you.”
Show answer and rationale
The best answer is B. Acknowledge the fear without agreeing with the delusion, then invite the client to describe the experience so the nurse can assess distress and safety.
