A 16-year-old-client diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia experiences command hallucinations to harm others. The client's parents ask a nurse, "Where do the voices come from?" Which is the appropriate nursing reply?

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Option A is the correct response as it provides an accurate and concise explanation of the cause of auditory hallucinations in individuals with paranoid schizophrenia. It correctly highlights that auditory hallucinations are a symptom of a chemical imbalance in the brain that alters thoughts and perception. Option B is incorrect as it suggests that the medication is causing the hallucinations, which is not accurate. Option C is incorrect as it refers to a specific neurotransmitter and is too simplistic. Option D is incorrect as it refers to hormonal changes, which have not been linked to the etiology of paranoid schizophrenia.

A 16-Year-Old-Client Diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia Experiences Command Hallucinations to Harm