A Patient Has Had Difficulty Keeping a Job Because of Arguing

A patient has had difficulty keeping a job because of arguing with co-workers and accusing them of conspiracy. Today this patient shouts, "They're all plotting to destroy me. Isn't that true?" Select the nurse's most therapeutic response.

A) "Everyone here is trying to help you. No one wants to harm you."
B) "Feeling that people want to destroy you must be very frightening."
C) "That is not true. People here are trying to help you if you will let them."
D) "Staff members are health care professionals who are qualified to help you."

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