A Patient Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Expresses Fear of Being Pursued

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia expresses fear of being pursued by hostile forces. The patient carries a tablet and writes notes in a code. The patient says, "I'm the only one who understands this code." Select a realistic and desirable outcome for this patient. The patient will:

A) express a willingness to be supervised by staff by day 2.
B) report feeling safe from harm by others by day 3.
C) allow the nurse to read coded writings by day 2.
D) recognize the need for medication by day 1.