A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing a hallucination. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?

Choice A reason: Encouraging the client to argue with voices reinforces the hallucination and is not therapeutic. Choice B reason: Telling the client the hallucination is not real helps orient them to reality while maintaining empathy. It acknowledges their experience without validating the hallucination. Choice C reason: Acting as if the hallucination is real reinforces psychosis and is inappropriate. Choice D reason: Asking direct questions about the hallucination can increase focus on the false perception, worsening symptoms.