The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing auditory hallucinations who says, "When I first heard the voices they said nice things about me but now they say bad things."
Which question will have an impact on the care this patient is initially provided? (Select all that apply.) a. "Do you trust me to help you with the voices?"
b. "Are the voices commanding you to hurt yourself?"
c. "How often during 24 hours do you hear the voices?"
d. "Do you hear the voices if you're busy in a noisy environment?"
e. "When did you first start hearing voices that were saying bad things?"
B, C, D
The correct options are patient-focused and will help assure patient safety and appropriate nursing interventions. The other options do not constructively address client needs.
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