Author Question: Which of the following client statements is suggestive of a delusional disorder, erotomanic subtype? ... (Read 58 times)

james0929 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which of the following client statements is suggestive of a delusional disorder, erotomanic subtype?

A) No one wants to treat my bowel obstruction even though my entire body cavity is filling up with feces.
B) Those so-called 'smartphones' are really just tools for the government to follow my every move.
C) What you don't understand is that Tom Jones and I share a bond that goes beyond what you've ever experienced.
D) I can't come to the therapy session today because I'm on a mission that is highly confidential.

Question 2

The exasperated mother of a man who has a delusional disorder expends great time and energy trying to convince him that he is not actually the focus of a nationwide, secret plot to track his activities.

Which of the man's following responses is most typical of an individual with a delusional disorder?

A) I'll consider what you think, Mom, but this is something I really, really need.
B) I've told you before that I can't just snap my fingers and change the way I think.
C) You're so nave, Mom. You just don't understand what's really happening out there.
D) I know I've got delusions, Mom, but you would too if you had to live my life.

cassie_ragen · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
An individual, usually an unmarried woman, exhibiting clinical symptoms of erotomanic delusions believes that a person of elevated social status loves her. The delusion, which can occur suddenly, is usually of romantic or spiritual love rather than sexual love.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Individuals with delusional disorders have no insight into their condition and typically believe that others are ignorant to the true reality. The other responses imply that the client recognizes that his thinking is delusional.