ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Health Asn Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing a variety of hallucinations. Which of the following hallucinations is the priority for the nurse to address?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Command hallucination. This is the priority because command hallucinations can pose a direct threat to the client or others if the commands are harmful or dangerous. Addressing command hallucinations promptly is crucial to ensure the safety of the client and those around them. Visual hallucinations (
A) may not necessarily lead to immediate harm. Gustatory hallucinations (
B) involve taste sensations and are not typically associated with imminent danger. Tactile hallucinations (
D) involve false perceptions of touch and are also less likely to result in immediate harm compared to command hallucinations.
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