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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: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Command hallucination. Command hallucinations are the priority as they can direct the client to harm themselves or others. Addressing these hallucinations is crucial to ensure the safety of the client and others. Tactile hallucinations (
A) involve false perceptions of touch, visual hallucinations (
C) involve seeing things that are not there, and gustatory hallucinations (
D) involve false perceptions of taste. While these hallucinations may cause distress, they do not pose an immediate risk of harm like command hallucinations. It is important for the nurse to prioritize addressing the hallucination that poses the greatest threat to the client's safety.

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