Multiple Choice
A newly admitted patient with schizophrenia approaches the unit nurse and says,"The voices are bothering me.They are yelling and telling me stuff.They are really bad." Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "Do you hear these voices very often?"
B) "Do you have a plan for getting away from the voices?"
C) "I'll stay with you.Tell me what you are hearing."
D) "Try to ignore them and play cards with the others."
Correct Answer:

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