Asked by Terri Bryant on Jun 27, 2024
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A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia anxiously tells the nurse, "The voice is telling me to do things." Select the nurse's priority assessment question.
A) "How long has the voice been directing your behavior?"
B) "Does what the voice tell you to do frighten you?"
C) "Do you recognize the voice speaking to you?'
D) "What is the voice telling you to do?"
Priority Assessment
The process of determining the most important patient issues or conditions that require immediate attention in a healthcare setting.
Anxiously
In a manner characterized by worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
- Assess and prioritize patient needs effectively.
- Develop skills in managing delusions and hallucinations in schizophrenia.
Verified Answer
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Francis ChongJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Learning what a command hallucination is telling the patient to do is important because the command often places the patient or others at risk for harm. Command hallucinations can be terrifying and may pose a psychiatric emergency. The incorrect questions are of lesser importance than identifying the command.
Learning Objectives
- Assess and prioritize patient needs effectively.
- Develop skills in managing delusions and hallucinations in schizophrenia.