A client is admitted to the psychiatric unit wearing evening clothes. during the first 24 hours the client paces continually and laughs loudly. when approached by the nurse, the client refuses to cooperate with any requests, shouting, "i'm in charge. i give the orders!" how does the nurse interpret this behavior

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Cailyn Munoz

16 May, 01:30

A client is admitted to the psychiatric unit wearing evening clothes. during the first 24 hours the client paces continually and laughs loudly. when approached by the nurse, the client refuses to cooperate with any requests, shouting, "i'm in charge. i give the orders!" how does the nurse interpret this behavior

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Aaliyah · Answer 1

The behavior of the client is very delusional.

Some clients who have a problem of mental disorder they have difficulties which self-esteem and trust. The nurse should tell the client words of encouragement to make him or her calm down and be able to relax.

The nurse can also give the client activities which have limited concentration. For example, activities which relate to delusions development.

Rubi Ayala · Answer 2

The behavior of the client is delusional, some psychotic clients have a difficulty with trust and self-esteem. In this situation the nurse should encourage the client to calm down and relax also the nurse should promote activities with limited concentration most specially relates to development of delusions.