An Adolescent Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder Experiences Command Hallucinations
An adolescent diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder experiences command hallucinations to harm others. The client's parents ask a nurse, "Where do the voices come from?" Which response should the nurse make?
A) "Your child has a chemical imbalance of the brain, which leads to altered perceptions."
B) "Your child's hallucinations are caused by medication interactions."
C) "Your child has too little serotonin in the brain, causing delusions and hallucinations."
D) "Your child's abnormal hormonal changes have precipitated auditory hallucinations."
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