While a patient is actively hallucinating, the nurse practitioner should do all of the following except
A) Face away from the patient to give them privacy
B) Support the patient's delusions
C) Touch the patient on the arm
D) Asking the patient if they are having command hallucinations

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While a patient is actively hallucinating, the nurse practitioner should ask them directly if they have delusions and/or hallucinations, ask specifically about command hallucinations, observe the patient for cues related to potential symptoms, and avoid physical contact unless they warn the patient.

While a Patient Is Actively Hallucinating, the Nurse Practitioner Should