This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A psychiatricmental health client informs you that a flood that damaged a neighboring town was his ... (Read 8 times)

sc00by25

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 596
on: Jul 19, 2018
A psychiatricmental health client informs you that a flood that damaged a neighboring town was his fault because he does not like his roommate. What type of thought content disturbance is this client exhibiting?
 
  A) Ideas of reference
  B) Magical thinking
  C) Thought broadcasting
  D) Obsession

Question 2

You are conducting an interview with a psychiatricmental health client who is becoming increasingly agitated. She accuses you of wasting her time, stating, I am the one who has the ultimate power over life and death.
 
  How dare you waste my time with this. What type of delusion is this client experiencing?
  A) Grandiose
  B) Paranoid
  C) Erotomanic
  D) Somatic


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

yotaSR5

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 331
Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
Ideas of reference include beliefs that external events have personal significance. Magical thinking includes the belief that thinking about something will make it happen. Thought broadcasting includes the belief that thoughts are known by others. Obsessions include unwanted repetitive thoughts.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
Grandiose delusions include false belief of inflated self-importance. Erotomanic delusions include false beliefs of being loved by a celebrity. Somatic delusions include false beliefs about bodily functions. Paranoid delusions often involve thoughts of persecution.


sc00by25

  • Member
  • Posts: 596
Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

patma1981

  • Member
  • Posts: 292
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.

Did you know?

One way to reduce acid reflux is to lose two or three pounds. Most people lose weight in the belly area first when they increase exercise, meaning that heartburn can be reduced quickly by this method.

Did you know?

All adults should have their cholesterol levels checked once every 5 years. During 2009–2010, 69.4% of Americans age 20 and older reported having their cholesterol checked within the last five years.

Did you know?

Children of people with alcoholism are more inclined to drink alcohol or use hard drugs. In fact, they are 400 times more likely to use hard drugs than those who do not have a family history of alcohol addiction.

Did you know?

The B-complex vitamins and vitamin C are not stored in the body and must be replaced each day.

Physical Health and Exercise Are Correlated—But Which Causes Which? Physical Health and Exercise Are Correlated—But Which Causes Which?
Mental health Mental health
Stand at the side facing the client. Apply L stroke to both sides of the neck with flat fingers ... Stand at the side facing the client. Apply L stroke to both sides of the neck with flat fingers ...
Measuring the client’s blood pressure Measuring the client’s blood pressure
Principles and Foundations of Health Promotion and Education (6th Edition) Principles and Foundations of Health Promotion and Education (6th Edition)
Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness (9th Edition) Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness (9th Edition)
Video: Dissociative Disorders (Part 3)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library