Mr. Rock, 25 years old, has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and has been referred to the outpatient psychiatric clinic for case management. On his first visit for his injection, he tells the psychiatric and mental health nurse that he plans to return to school and become a jet pilot. After providing Mr. Rock with positive feedback about attending his appointment, what should the nurse do?
A. Be honest, and tell him it is unlikely he will ever work
B. Reflect with him on his goals and suggest that he can work at the airport
C. Book his next appt and provide an opportunity to discuss it then
D. Obtain school information for him, so that he can complete his GED first

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