A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia anxiously says, "I can see the left side of my body merging with the wall. Then my face appears and disappears in the mirror." While listening, the nurse should do which of the following?
A) Sit close to the patient
B) Place an arm protectively around the patient's shoulders
C) Place a hand on the patient's arm and exert light pressure
D) Maintain a normal social interaction distance from the patient
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