The clinic nurse reviews telephone messages left by 4 clients. Which client is the priority to call back first?

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Auditory hallucinations are the most common form of hallucination, noted by falsely perceived sounds, most often in the form of voices. Command hallucinations are a specific type of auditory hallucination, during which voices instruct the client to perform specific actions, often demanding harm to the client or others. Clients who are alone and experiencing command hallucinations that are homicidal or suicidal in nature require immediate intervention to ensure the safety of themselves and others (Option B). (Option A) A client experiencing addiction cravings needs assistance but is not a priority over a client with command hallucinations demanding harm to others. (Option C) Parents of clients with conduct disorder need guidance and training to appropriately respond to problem behavior; however, this is not an immediate safety risk. (Option D) A spouse calling about a suicidal client is not the first priority; the client is not alone, and the spouse can call others for help (eg, police, suicide hotline) if necessary while awaiting the nurse's return call. This should be the second returned call. Educational objective: A client who is alone with command hallucinations that are homicidal or suicidal in nature requires immediate intervention to prevent harm. Clients who are homicidal or suicidal but are with another person should be addressed after those who are alone.

The Clinic Nurse Reviews Telephone Messages Left by 4 Clients