A patient with schizophrenia tells the nurse, Everyone must ...

[JGIBBSON]

A patient with schizophrenia tells the nurse, Everyone must listen to me. I am the redeemer. I will bring peace to the world.. From this the nurse can determine that an appropriate nursing diagnosis is:
 
  a. Disturbed sensory perception: auditory.
  b. Risk for other-directed violence.
  c. Chronic low self-esteem.
  d. Nonadherence: medication.

Question 2

Which are characteristics of a personality disorder? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Delusions
  b. Depression
  c. Hallucinations
  d. Inappropriate sexual behaviors
  e. Inflexible and maladaptive behaviors
  f. Difficulties with interpersonal relations
  g. Behaviors that cause significant functional impairment

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Answer to Question 1

C
The patient's grandiose delusion is based on reaction formation to actual feelings of low self-esteem; in other words, the grandiose delusion compensates for the patient's poor self-esteem. The scenario does not provide sufficient data to support the other diagnoses.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D, E, F, G
Delusions, depression, inappropriate sexual behaviors, inflexible and maladaptive behaviors, difficulties with interpersonal relations, and behaviors that cause significant functional impairment are all characteristics of personality disorders. Hallucinations refer to other types of mental health disorders.

[JGIBBSON]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[ASDFGJLO]

Gracias!