A Nurse Is Assessing a Client Diagnosed with Schizophrenia

question 16

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with schizophrenia.The nurse asks the client,"Do you receive special messages from certain sources,such as the television or radio?" Which potential symptom of this disorder is the nurse assessing?

• A) Thought insertion
• B) Paranoia
• C) Magical thinking
• D) Delusions of reference

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