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Hello, This is a multiple choice homework study question that I am having difficulty with. Although we have been told there is only one answer, I can see where all answers could be correct on some level but we have to determine the PRIORITY question a patient would be asked. My initial reaction would be answer C because longevity would indicate the severity of mental illness, I am really not sure

Question: A patient with schizophrenia, who admits to auditory hallucinations, anxiously tells the nurse "The voice is telling me to do things" The PRIORITY question the mental health worker should ask is A. Do you recognize the voice speaking to you? B. What is the voice telling you to do? C. How long has the voice been telling you what to do? D. Does what the voice tells you, frighten you? I would appreciate any thoughts, Thank you very much

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A patient with schizophrenia, who admits to auditory hallucinations, anxiously tells the nurse "The voice is telling me to do things" The PRIORITY question the mental health worker should ask is what is the voice telling you to do?. (Option B).

I would arrange the question set in the following order in order to collect information in stages and step by step. So on priority, it would be what does the voice tells you to do. So that I would be able to prepare some preventive measures if it is negative.

What is the voice telling you to do?

Does what the voice tells you, frighten you?

How long has the voice been telling you what to do?

Do you recognize the voice speaking to you?