A client diagnosed with Schizophrenia states,"Can't you hear him? It's the devil.He's telling me I'm going to hell." Which is the most appropriate nursing reply?

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This response acknowledges the client's experience without validating the content of their delusions or hallucinations. It also provides reassurance that the nurse does not hear any voices, which may help to decrease the client's anxiety. The other options are not effective in addressing the client's statement or providing helpful support.

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