The nurse observes a withdrawn schizophrenic.The patient is sitting alone and moving her lips as if she is talking,but there is no audible sound.The nurse speaks to the patient by name,but the patient does not seem to hear.What should the nurse do first?
A) Hug the patient's shoulders, refer to the patient by name, and ask if she's praying.
B) Document the patient's nonresponsiveness and continued detached behavior.
C) Sit down in the chair next to the patient, touch her arm, and speak softly.
D) Touch the patient's shoulder and then join another group of patients.
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