A Patient Reports Hearing Noises When Alone in a Quiet

question 32

Multiple Choice

A patient reports hearing noises when alone in a quiet room. What action should the nurse take?

• A) make sure the patient is referred to a psychiatrist
• B) document that the patient has a mental illness
• C) ask if the patient experiences any visual disturbances
• D) explain to the patient that this is not unusual

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