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The nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia who is experiencing auditory hallucinations and has a new prescription for an oral antipsychotic. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Instructing the client to ignore hallucinations helps them manage symptoms by redirecting focus, a practical coping strategy. Music or touch may exacerbate distress, and antipsychotics typically take days to weeks to reduce hallucinations, not hours.