Question

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizoaffective disorder. Which of the following statements indicates the client is experiencing depersonalization?

A. "I am a superhero and am immortal."
B. "I am no one, and everyone is me."
C. "I feel monsters pinching me all over."
D. "I know that you are stealing my thoughts."

ATI RN Mental Health Nursing Modules Ch. 14 Notes

Answer 1

Option B, "I am no one, and everyone is me," indicates that the client is experiencing depersonalization.

Step-by-step explanation:

Depersonalization is a symptom of depersonalization/derealization disorder, which is characterized by a persistent and distressing feeling of being detached from one's own thoughts, feelings, and body. Out of the given statements, the one that indicates depersonalization is option B: "I am no one, and everyone is me." This statement reflects a sense of loss of personal identity and a blurring of boundaries between oneself and others.