During an initial assessment,a patient becomes anxious and evasive when the nurse asks,"Have you ever heard voices when no one else was around?" The patient asks,"Why do you need to know that?" Select the nurse's best response.

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The nurse should not try to pry information out of a patient who is reluctant to give the information.The nurse should note the patient's reaction to the question and carefully observe for behavioral signs that the patient may be experiencing auditory hallucinations.

During an Initial Assessment,a Patient Becomes Anxious and Evasive When