A Client Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder States, "Can't You

question 11

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder states, "Can't you hear him? It's the devil. He's telling me I'm going to hell." Which is the most appropriate nursing response?

• A) "Did you take your medicine this morning?"
• B) "You are not going to hell. You are a good person."
• C) "The voices must sound scary, but the devil is not talking to you. This is part of your illness."
• D) "The devil only talks to people who are receptive to his influence."

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