The nurse is caring for a hospitalized client diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to include in the client's legal record?

A) "Client stated that he or she had a good night with no complaints."
B) "Complained of being unable to sleep because he or she heard voices throughout the night."
C) "Had a typical night without incidence of insomnia or nightmares."
D) "Acted crazily throughout the night; kept hearing voices and noises."


B

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