Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 997 of 2368
The nurse sees a client with schizophrenia talking quietly to themself and intently watching an empty corner of the room. What should the nurse ask about?
- Whether the client would like a snack or a drink before the next group activity
- Whether the client has a family history of mental illness in relatives
- The content of the hallucinations and whether any voices are telling the client to harm someone
- Whether the client slept well and wants to join the afternoon activities
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Correct answer: The content of the hallucinations and whether any voices are telling the client to harm someone
When hallucinations are suspected, the nurse asks about their content and command hallucinations, which tell the client to do something such as hurt themselves or others.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Conditions: Psychosis. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026