A Client with Schizophrenia Refuses to Leave His Room to Have

Multiple Choice

A client with schizophrenia refuses to leave his room to have dinner. The client tells the nurse that the Queen of England will be seeing him in his room. The nurse's best response is:

A) "Anyone in this unit who refuses to follow our schedule shall be placed in seclusion."
B) "It is dinner time. Let's go to the dining hall so you can eat."
C) "The Queen of England asked me to inform you that she's meeting you in the dining hall instead."
D) "The Queen of England is not meeting you. You don't know her personally."