An acutely ill schizophrenic client says to the nurse, "He keeps saying that he likes you, and I keep telling him you're married, but he won't listen, and I think he's going to get fresh with you." Once the nurse has determined that the client is hallucinating, which response to the client would be most appropriate statement?
A. "Try not to listen to the voices right now so that I can talk with you."
B. "I think that you can help him stop his behavior if you concentrate."
C. "Tell him I said to mind his p's and q's or I'll call the police on him."
D. "I think that you're trying to share your own feelings toward me, but you're shy."
Ans: A. "Try not to listen to the voices right now so that I can talk with you."
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