Question

The nurse is preparing a client with schizophrenia with a history of command hallucinations for discharge by providing instructions on interventions for managing hallucinations and anxiety. Which statement in response to these instructions suggests to the nurse that the client has a need for additional information?
A. "My medications aren't likely to make me anxious."B. "I'll go to support group and talk so that I don't hurt anyone."C. "It's not likely that I'll get anxious or hear things if I get enough sleep and eat well."D. "When I begin to hallucinate, I'll call my therapist and talk about what I should do."

Answer 1

Answer:

D. "When I begin to hallucinate, I'll call my therapist and talk about what I should do."

Explanation:

The correct answer is D. "When I begin to hallucinate, I'll call my therapist and talk about what I should do."

The risk for aggressive and impulsive behavior may increase if a client is receiving the command hallucinations to harm its self or others. If the client is experiencing hallucination, firstly nurse should ask the client whether if it has intentions to hurt its self or others.