During the mental status exam of Oliver, a 4-year-old child,
During the mental status exam of Oliver, a 4-year-old child, the PMHNP
appreciates that he appears to be having transient visual and auditory hallucinations. The PMHNP knows that the best approach to this finding is to consider that:
A.This is most consistent with early-onset schizophrenia
B.An organic brain disorder should be ruled out
C.These are normal findings in very young children
D.Comprehensive psychiatric assessment is indicated