A Client States,"I Hear Voices That Tell Me That I

question 22

Multiple Choice

A client states,"I hear voices that tell me that I am evil." Which outcome related to these symptoms should the nurse expect this client to accomplish by discharge?

• A)The client will verbalize the reason the voices make derogatory statements.
• B)The client will not hear auditory hallucinations.
• C)The client will identify events that increase anxiety and illicit hallucinations.
• D)The client will positively integrate the voices into the client's personality structure.

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Definitions:

Confronting Incongruities

The act of addressing or challenging inconsistencies between beliefs, perceptions, and behaviors.

Client's Thoughts

The ideas, opinions, and cognitive processes that occur within a client’s mind, often a focus of discussion and analysis in therapy or counseling.

Therapeutic Climate

The overall atmosphere or environment within therapy sessions that promotes healing, understanding, and communication.

Racial or Ethnic Group

A community of people who share a common cultural heritage, ancestry, or social distinction based on perceived physical or genetic traits.