[Solved]: A nurse is assessing a client recently diagnosed…

A nurse is assessing a client recently diagnosed with schizophrenia who reports hearing voices saying, “You’re worthless, and you don’t deserve to live.” The client appears distracted during the interview and states, “They’re talking to me again.” What is the nurse’s priority action? Reassure the client by acknowledging their distress and providing a calm, supportive presence.Reassure the client by acknowledging their distress and providing a calm, supportive presence. Ask the client directly if the voices are telling them to harm themselves or others to assess for immediate safety concerns.Ask the client directly if the voices are telling them to harm themselves or others to assess for immediate safety concerns. Administer prescribed antipsychotic medication to reduce the severity of the auditory hallucinations.Administer prescribed antipsychotic medication to reduce the severity of the auditory hallucinations. Document the client’s report of auditory hallucinations and communicate findings to the healthcare provider.Document the client’s report of auditory hallucinations and communicate findings to the healthcare provider.