The sister of a client with schizophrenia asks the nurse what to do when her brother "acts like he is talking to someone, but no one is there." Which of the following responses by the nurse would help the sister gain insight into her brother's experience?

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Asking the brother to describe what he is seeing and hearing can help the sister gain insight into her brother's experience and understand what he may be experiencing. It can also provide helpful information for the healthcare team to better treat his symptoms. The other options - telling the brother there is no one in the room, telling him to go to his room, and giving him medication - do not address the sister's concern and may not be effective interventions for managing his symptoms.

The Sister of a Client with Schizophrenia Asks the Nurse