A male client is experiencing hallucinations. The intervention that would be most helpful in controlling the hallucinations is:
a. Actively listening to his concerns
b. Establishing a trusting relationship
c. Encouraging appropriate behaviors
d. Teaching him to use distraction techniques when experiencing hallucinations
D
Distraction techniques, such as whistling or telling the hallucination to go away, will be helpful in controlling the hallucinations. Actively listening to his concerns and establishing a trusting relationship are interventions that will help in improving communication skills, and encouraging appropriate behaviors will help the client build social skills.
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