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Client with a history of schizophrenia has been admitted for suicidal ideation. The client states "God is telling me to kill myself right now." The nurses best response is:

Answer:

* A. I understand that god’s voice is real to you, but I do not hear anything. I will stay with you.
* B. The voices are part of your illness; it will stop if you take medication
* C. the voices are all in your imagination, think of something else and till go away
* D. Do not think of anything right now, just go, and relax.

A. I understand that god’s voice is real to you, but I do not hear anything. I will stay with you.

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