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    Ati PN Mental Health 2023 Proctored Exam

    A nurse is collecting data from a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following client statements indicates that the client is experiencing a command hallucination?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. This statement reflects a delusion (a false fixed belief), not a hallucination. B. This statement indicates a tactile hallucination, as the client perceives sensations that are not present. C. A command hallucination involves voices instructing the client to perform an action. Hearing voices telling the client to quit eating is an example of a command hallucination and requires priority safety assessment. D. This statement reflects suspiciousness or paranoid delusion rather than a hallucination.

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