A client diagnosed with schizophrenia is exhibiting nonverbal behaviors indicating that the client is hearing things that others do not
Which nursing diagnosis, which was recently removed from the NANDA-I list, still accurately reflects this client's problem? 1. Disturbed thought processes
2. Disturbed sensory perception
3. Anxiety
4. Chronic confusion
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Rationale: The nursing diagnosis disturbed sensory perception accurately reflects the client's symptoms of hearing things that others do not. The nursing diagnosis describes the client's condition and facilitates the prescription of interventions.
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