Question

Techniques in presenting reality:

1. Acknowledge patient experience is real to him
2. Do not argue or agree with the delusion, hallucination, or illusion
3. Present reality
4. Know the content of the delusion, hallucination, or illusion

Scenario:

While talking to a female client diagnosed with schizophrenia, the nurse notices the client look away from the nurse and stare at the wall while making facial grimaces.

• Nurse: "I noticed you are staring at the wall, are you seeing or hearing something?"
• Patient: "There are people within the wall and they are talking to me. Can’t you hear them?"

What would be an appropriate response by the by the nurse?

Answer 1

Answer: Do not argue or agree with the delusion, hallucination or illusions.

( While intervening the patient suffering from schizophrenia, it is important that in the case of delusion, it should not be argued upon. Patient suffering from schizophrenia experiences hallucinations, delusions and they get totally out of touch with the reality.