Intervention for Severe Auditory Hallucinations

A psychiatric nurse is assessing a 28-year-old male patient diagnosed with schizophrenia who is currently experiencing auditory hallucinations. The patient states, 'I can hear voices that tell me to harm myself.' The nurse recognizes the need to evaluate the patient's safety and coping mechanisms. As part of the assessment, the nurse must also identify the most effective therapeutic interventions for managing psychotic disorders.

Fill in the blank: In cases of severe auditory hallucinations such as those reported by this patient, the immediate nursing action should involve the implementation of (___) interventions and establishing a therapeutic relationship to ensure patient safety and support recovery.