A client diagnosed with schizophrenia is experiencing delusions of persecution. How would the client express feeling persecuted?

The client believes the message from the television is that he is "a burden to everyone."

The client believes the President of The United States is his brother.

The client believes the voice he hears is telling him to hurt someone.

The client believes the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is hunting for him to destroy him.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   This option describes a feeling of burden, but it doesn't specifically address persecution.
B.   This option describes a delusion involving a familial relationship with a public figure, but it doesn't specifically address persecution.
C.   This option describes a command hallucination, which can be related to violence, but it doesn't directly address feeling persecuted.
D.   This option directly addresses the feeling of persecution by believing a powerful agency is actively seeking to harm the client.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Delirium is characterized by a fluctuating level of consciousness, which can include periods of hypervigilance.
B. A slow onset of confusion and agitation is more characteristic of dementia rather than delirium.
C. A decrease in output and vital signs may indicate a different condition, but it is not specific to delirium.
D. Delirium is characterized by an acute onset and is typically short-lived, usually lasting days to weeks. Symptoms lasting longer than a month would suggest a different diagnosis.

A. Brain atrophy B. Overabundance of plaques (amyloid beta) C. Overabundance of tangles (tau protein) D. Enlargement of the hippocampus E. Enlarged cerebral cortex

Correct Answer is ["A","B","C"]

Explanation

A. Brain atrophy is a common physiological change in the brain of individuals with Alzheimer's disease.
B. An overabundance of plaques, specifically amyloid beta, is a characteristic feature of Alzheimer's disease.
C. An overabundance of tangles, specifically tau protein, is also a characteristic feature of Alzheimer's disease.
D. Enlargement of the hippocampus is not typically associated with Alzheimer's disease; rather, it tends to shrink.

E. Enlarged cerebral cortex is not a typical physiological change in Alzheimer's disease; it actually tends to shrink.

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A client diagnosed with schizophrenia is experiencing delusions of persecution. How would the client express feeling persecuted?

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