A client diagnosed with schizophrenia is exhibiting nonverbal behaviors indicating that the client is hearing things that others do not.Which nursing diagnosis accurately reflects this client's problem?

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The client’s nonverbal behaviors indicate that they are experiencing auditory hallucinations, which is an alteration in sensory perception. Therefore, option B is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client. Option A reflects a broader category of symptoms associated with schizophrenia, not specific to hearing things that others do not. Option C and D may be applicable depending on the client’s overall presentation, but they do not accurately reflect the specific problem of hearing things that others do not.

A Client Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Is Exhibiting Nonverbal Behaviors Indicating