Your patient, Mark, has a diagnosis of schizophrenia. He repeatedly talks to you about the voices he hears from other realms. How do you respond when Mark starts talking about these voices?
A)You divert his attention with a functional activity that has solid basis in real time.
B)You tell Mark that the voices are a part of his illness, and he should ignore them.
C)You discuss the voices with Mark, so you can determine what they are telling him.
D)You notify nursing staff that Mark needs a medication adjustment.

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You respond to Mark's attempts to talk to you about the voices by diverting his attention with a functional activity that has solid basis in real time. By focusing Mark's attention on a real-time activity, you will force his mind to attend to real life - rather than the voices.

Your Patient, Mark, Has a Diagnosis of Schizophrenia