Question

The nurse enters the room of a client with schizophrenia the day after the client has been admitted to an inpatient setting and says, "i would like to spend some time talking with you." the client stares straight ahead and remains silent. which would be the best response by the nurse?

Answer 1

The nurse should continue talking and introduce self to establish rapport and ask close ended questions first followed by the open ended until the client will open up.