The client tells the nurse, The world will end tonight at ...

[tingc95]

The client tells the nurse, The world will end tonight at midnight. Armageddon is upon us Which type of delusion is this?
 
  1. Religious
  2. Grandiose
  3. Nihilistic
  4. Persecutory

Question 2

The nursing staff is discussing boundary setting. Which of the following statements about boundary setting is inaccurate?
 
  1. Boundaries are established by providing consistent expectations.
  2. Boundaries define the therapeutic relationship.
  3. Boundaries provide guidelines for self-control.
  4. Boundaries are established to make the nursing staff's job easier.

[coreycathey]

Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: Nihilistic delusions involve fixed false illogical beliefs about the world ending. Persecutory delusions involve the belief that others intend to harm or kill the client. Grandiose delusions involve beliefs that the client is famous or powerful. Religious delusions involve specific references to religion.

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: While the establishment of boundaries may make the nursing staff's job easier, that is not the client-focused therapeutic intention. Boundary setting is implemented to define the therapeutic relationship and to provide consistent expectations and guidelines for client self-control.

[tingc95]

TYSM

[sultansheikh]

Great answer, keep it coming