Parents ask the nurse how they should reply when their child,diagnosed with Schizophrenia,tells them that voices command him to harm others.Which is the appropriate nursing reply?

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Ignoring or telling the child to stop discussing the voices minimizes their experience and may promote feelings of isolation. Presenting objective evidence may also be perceived as an attack on their reality. The appropriate response is to acknowledge the child's experience, but redirect the focus to reality and their feelings. This can help the child manage the hallucinations and reduce distress.

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