You are caring for a patient diagnosed with catatonic-type schizophrenia. This is rare, and the ...

You are caring for a patient diagnosed with catatonic-type schizophrenia. This is rare, and the patient will be an in-house admission for at least a week to get medications and treatment assessed.
 
  You note on rounds that the patient is on the bed in fetal position. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate?
  A) Observe periodically and touch gently on shoulder.
  B) Observe periodically and do not touch the patient.
  C) Intensely communicate with the patient by asking direct and open-ended questions.
  D) Sit quietly with patient and ask occasional open-ended questions.