A patient admitted with a diagnosis of schizophrenia,paranoid type,coldly tells a nurse during the admission interview,"I am here because my family brought me here and locked me up." The nurse's best response would be:

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It is appropriate to acknowledge the angry or otherwise negative feelings of a patient who has not voluntarily sought treatment.Feeling understood by the nurse paves the way for a therapeutic relationship.

A Patient Admitted with a Diagnosis of Schizophrenia,paranoid Type,coldly Tells