Question

A client with schizophrenia who is being admitted to a psychiatric hospital for evaluation refuses to remove dirty clothing. what should the nurse do to best meet the client's needs

Answer 1

The nurse should provide clean clothing as an option for the patient, and let them know they are willing to clean their clothes and give them right back. The nurse should assure the patient that she means no harm by taking their clothes; she/he is only going to wash them. They should also deny any delusions about the nurse taking the patient's clothing.
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