During a Mental Status Examination (MSE) a Patient Says, "I

question 21

Multiple Choice

During a mental status examination (MSE) a patient says, "I am a special messenger sent to provide the world a cure for cancer." The patient's statement indicates the presence of what form of dysfunctional thought content?

• A) Phobia
• B) Delusion
• C) Hypervigilance
• D) Loose associations

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