The nurse is performing the initial assessment on a client admitted to the psychiatric unit.The client hears voices saying to cut the client's arms with razor blades until they bleed.What should the nurse assess this client for based on these initial findings?
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A) Family history of first-degree relatives with schizophrenia is relevant because schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders can have a genetic component. B) Use of illegal substances is important to assess because certain substances can induce psychotic symptoms, including auditory hallucinations. E) History of a dysfunctional family is relevant because environmental factors, including family dynamics, can influence the development or exacerbation of psychiatric conditions.

The Nurse Is Performing the Initial Assessment on a Client