Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
A nurse is talking with a client who has schizophrenia. Suddenly the client states, 'I'm frightened. Do you hear that? The voices are telling me to do terrible things.' Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Asking what the voices say assesses potential danger empathetically. Questioning why (B), denying voices (C), or instructing to dismiss them (D) may invalidate or distress.