Question

A client is telling the nurse about his perception of his thought patterns. which of the following statements by the client would validate the diagnosis of schizophrenia? 1. "I can't get the same thoughts out of my head." 2. "I know I sometimes feel on top of the world, then suddenly down." 3. "Sometimes I look up and wonder where I am." 4. "It's clear that this is an alien laboratory and I am in charge"

Answer 1

The statement 'It's clear that this is an alien laboratory and I am in charge' reveals delusions and a distortion of reality, validating the diagnosis of schizophrenia.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a client shares their perception of thought patterns with a nurse and makes a statement that validates the diagnosis of schizophrenia, we look for content that indicates delusions or a failure to differentiate between reality and imagination. Among the given statements, "It's clear that this is an alien laboratory and I am in charge" is indicative of delusions, which are a hallmark symptom of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is characterized by symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking, which this statement reflects.

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