A schizophrenic client is seen seemingly talking to someone who isn't there. Which nursing statement would be most therapeutic initially?
A. "Today is my birthday. Would you like to go on an outing with my family?"
B. "You need to wash up and get ready to go to supper in the cafeteria with the other clients now."
C. "I've noticed your eyes darting back and forth, and I wondered whether you might be hearing voices."
D. "You were telling me yesterday that your mother died last June of cancer. Can you tell me more about that?"
Ans: C. "I've noticed your eyes darting back and forth, and I wondered whether you might be hearing voices."
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