The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Psychosis-Like Symptoms

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client with psychosis-like symptoms.Which explanation of these symptoms to the family is the most appropriate?

• A)The only causes for psychosis are delusions,illusions,and disorganized behaviors.
• B)Psychotic symptoms are only seen in clients with schizoaffective disorder.
• C)Psychosis-like symptoms can be caused by trauma,overdoses of certain medications,and brain damage.
• D)Psychotic symptoms are only seen in clients who become hospitalized.

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