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    ATI LPN Mental Health Proctored Exam 2023

    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

    Choice A rationaleThe statement "Can you see these spiders crawling all over me?" indicates a visual hallucination, not a command hallucination.Choice B rationaleThe statement "The aliens are going to abduct me tonight.”. reflects a delusional belief, not a command hallucination.Choice C rationaleThe statement "Are you planning to kill me?" suggests paranoia and suspicion, not a command hallucination.Choice D rationaleThe statement "The voices told me to quit eating the food here.”. is indicative of a command hallucination, where the client hears voices instructing them to take specific actions.

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