Hallucinations And Delusions Communication Strategies Practice Test

A 52-year-old client with chronic schizophrenia is in an inpatient unit and is prescribed quetiapine and occupational therapy. The client whispers, "That nurse is poisoning my food," and refuses meals. Which communication strategy should the nurse use FIRST?

A 52-year-old client with chronic schizophrenia is hospitalized for medication nonadherence and now takes quetiapine with individual therapy. During morning assessment, the client whispers, “I hear a man in the vent calling me worthless.” Which statement by the nurse best addresses the client's hallucination?