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A male client with schizophrenia is admitted to the mental health unit after abruptly stopping his prescription for ziprasidone (Geodon) one month ago. Which question is most important for the nurse to ask the client? Do you hear voices A female client with a history of drinking who was admitted 8 hours ago after receiving treatmetn for minor abrasions occurred from a fall at home. The nurse determines the client's blood alcohol level (BAL) was not analyzed on administration action should the nurse take Ask client about alcohol quantity, frequency, and time of last drink *Which client statement suggests to the nurse that the client is using the defense mechanism of projection to deal with anxiety related to admission to a psychiatric unit "I am here because the police thought I was doing something wrong" Projection- transferring one's internal feelings, thoughts, and unacceptable ideas and traits to someone else (Saunders 991.)