A client diagnosed with schizophrenia states, "Can't you hear him? It's the devil. He's telling me I'm going to hell." Which is the most appropriate nursing reply?

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia states, "Can't you hear him? It's the devil. He's telling me I'm going to hell." Which is the most appropriate nursing reply?




A. "Did you take your medicine this morning?"
B. "You are not going to hell. You are a good person."
C. "I'm sure the voices sound scary. The devil is not talking to you. This is part of your illness."
D. "The devil only talks to people who are receptive to his influence."



ANS: C