A schizophrenic client who is experiencing thoughts of having special powers states that “I am a messenger from another planet and can rule the earth.”
The nurse assesses this behavior as:
A . Ideas of reference
B . Delusions of persecution
C . Thought broadcasting
D . Delusions of grandeur
Answer: D
Explanation:
(A) Clients experiencing ideas of reference believe that information from the environment (e.g., the television) is referring to them.
(B) Clients experiencing delusions of persecution believe that others in the environment are plotting against them.
(C) Clients experiencing thought broadcasting perceive that others can hear their thoughts.
(D) Clients experiencing delusions of grandeur think that they are omnipotent and have superhuman powers.