Question

A male patient admitted with acute mania tells the staff and the other patients that he is on a secret mission given to him by the President of the United States to monitor citizens for terrorist activity. He states, "I am the only one he trusts, because I am the best!" For documentation purposes what is this behavior referred to as?

-Grandiosity

-Rapid cycling

-Flight of ideas

-Unpredictability

Answer 1

This behavior is referred to as grandiosity.

Step-by-step explanation:

This behavior is referred to as grandiosity in the context of mental health. Grandiosity is a symptom commonly seen in individuals with manic episodes, where they have an inflated sense of self-importance and believe they have exceptional abilities or powers. In this case, the patient's belief that they are on a secret mission given by the President and that they are the best fits the criteria of grandiosity.