The nurse is working with a client who has hallucinations and delusions. The client tells the nurse she cannot take a shower because she is waiting for her husband to take her home. Which response by the nurse is best in this situation?

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This is an example of going along with, rather than correcting, the client's misperception so that she can get on with her daily activities and not focus on being upset about not going home. The other choices are not the best responses in this situation.

The Nurse Is Working with a Client Who Has Hallucinations