A nurse on an inpatient psychiatric unit implements care by scheduling client activities, interacting with clients, and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. These actions reflect which role of the nurse?

A. "The voices talk only at night when I'm trying to sleep."

This statement does not necessarily indicate a direct threat to the patient or others. It may be a manifestation of hallucination, but it doesn't explicitly pose a danger.

B. "The voices say everyone is trying to kill me."

This statement suggests paranoid delusions and a direct threat to the patient's safety. The nurse should implement safety measures to protect the patient and others from potential harm.

C. "I hear angels playing harps."

This statement describes a positive or benign hallucination, which may not require immediate safety measures. While it might be distressing for the patient, it doesn't pose an imminent danger.

A. Your child has a chemical imbalance of the brain, which leads to altered thoughts: This is the correct answer. It acknowledges the role of a chemical imbalance in the brain contributing to altered thoughts and hallucinations in the context of schizophrenia.

B. Your child's hallucinations are caused by medication interactions: This explanation is not likely in this context. While medications can have side effects, command hallucinations in schizophrenia are primarily related to the underlying disorder.

C. Your child has too little serotonin in the brain causing delusions and hallucinations: While serotonin is involved in mood regulation, attributing hallucinations solely to low serotonin levels oversimplifies the complex neurobiology of schizophrenia.

D. Your child's abnormal hormonal changes have precipitated auditory hallucinations: Hormonal changes are not considered a primary cause of auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia. The emphasis is on neurobiological and genetic factors influencing brain function.