An adult diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia frequent experiences auditory hallucinations and walks about the unit, muttering.Which nursing action demonstrates the nurse's understanding of effective psychotherapeutic management of this client?
A) Discussing the disease process of schizophrenia with the client and their domestic partner
B) Minimizing contact between this patient and other patients to assure a stress free milieu
C) Administering PRN medication when first observing the evidence that the client may be hallucinating
D) Independently determining that behavior modification is appropriate to decrease the client's paranoid thoughts
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