A Patient Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Expresses Fear of Being Pursued

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia expresses fear of being pursued by hostile forces.The patient carries a tablet and writes notes in a code.The patient says, "I'm the only one who understands this code." How should the nurse document these findings?

• A) Grandiose and paranoid delusions
• B) Affective blunting and anhedonia
• C) Autism and loose associations
• D) Delusions of reference

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Definitions:

Prejudice

Prejudice is a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience, often involving discriminatory thoughts or beliefs towards different groups of people.

Unconscious

The unconscious consists of the processes in the mind that occur automatically and are not available to introspection, including thought processes, memories, interests, and motivations.

Social Traps

Situations in which individuals or groups pursue self-interest leading to a result that is damaging to themselves or society as a whole.

Frustration

A feeling of anger, annoyance, or upset due to being unable to change or achieve something.