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A client with paranoid schizophrenia says, 'The voices tell me I'm worthless.' What is the nurse's best initial response?

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Rationale: Acknowledging the reality of the voices for the client while stating the nurse's perspective builds trust and opens communication without challenging the hallucination.

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