A Client Is Experiencing Auditory Hallucinations

question 1

Multiple Choice

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

• 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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