A Client Is Experiencing Auditory Hallucinations

question 24

Multiple Choice

A client is experiencing auditory hallucinations.Using a cognitive strategy,the nurse would encourage the client to do which of the following?

• A)"Try singing 'Happy Birthday' until the voices are gone."
• B)"Document what the voices are saying to note cause and effect."
• C)"Try listening to music using headphones for distraction."
• D)"Remind yourself that the voices are symptoms of your disease."

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