Posted: September 30th, 2017

Which therapeutic communication technique should the nurse use when communicating with a client who is experiencing auditory hallucinations?

Which therapeutic communication technique should the nurse use when communicating with a client who is experiencing auditory hallucinations?

A. “My sister has the same diagnosis as you and she also hear voices.”
B. “I understand that the voices seem real to you, but I do not hear any voices.”
C. “Why not turn up the radio so that the voices are muted.”
D. “I wouldn’t worry about these voices. The medication will make them disappear.”