A patient diagnosed with depersonalization disorder tells the nurse, "It's starting again. I feel as though I'm going to float away." The nurse should help the patient by:

A) encouraging meditation.
B) administering an anxiolytic medication.
C) helping the patient visualize a pleasant scene.
D) helping the patient focus on the here and now.

Depersonalization Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by persistent or recurrent feelings of detachment or estrangement from one's self or body, impacting one's sense of reality.

Anxiolytic Medication

Drugs designed to inhibit anxiety without necessarily affecting mood or arousal; commonly used to treat anxiety disorders.

Meditation

A practice of focused concentration, often for relaxation, stress reduction, and self-improvement.