Asked by Lauren Singer on Jun 25, 2024
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A newly admitted patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is hypervigilant and constantly scans the environment. The patient states, "I saw two doctors talking in the hall. They were plotting to kill me." The nurse may correctly assess this behavior as:
A) echolalia.
B) an idea of reference.
C) a delusion of infidelity.
D) an auditory hallucination.
Idea of Reference
The false belief that casual incidents and external events have a particular and significant personal meaning, often seen in psychotic disorders.
Schizophrenia
A chronic brain disorder characterized by distorted thinking, perceptions, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.
- Learn to recognize and differentiate between the encouraging and discouraging symptoms of schizophrenia.
Verified Answer
DA
Darion AbreuJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Ideas of reference are misinterpretations of the verbalizations or actions of others that give special personal meanings to these behaviors; for example, when seeing two people talking, the individual assumes they are talking about him or her. The other terms do not correspond with the scenario.
Learning Objectives
- Learn to recognize and differentiate between the encouraging and discouraging symptoms of schizophrenia.
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