The family of a patient being treated for a recent diagnosis of schizophrenia voices concerns to the nurse.They report the patient just told them that the pepper flakes on his potatoes were crawling bugs.What response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) "At this stage it is most important to humor him and agree that you see them as well."
B) "To reduce his stress, just throw out the food."
C) "It is important to tell him that you do not see the bugs."
D) "The best thing to do in this case is to confront him and let him know that he is mistaken."
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