Ms. Beauchemin, 28 years old, has just arrived on the inpatient psychiatric unit. She is very agitated and tells the psychiatric and mental health nurse that the voice of her dead mother is telling her that she is worthless. Which response would be most
therapeutic for the nurse to make initially to Ms. Beauchemin?
A. Many people find listening to music through headphones is helpful
B. Tell me about your relationship with your mother
C. I understand you are upset by the voices, how can I help>
D. It is important for you to talk about your feelings

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