When differentiating a tactile hallucination from a gustatory ...

[tfester]

When differentiating a tactile hallucination from a gustatory one, the nurse understands that a gustatory hallucination is evidenced by what?
 
  A) An unusual sensation not felt by others
  B) A complaint of tasting something unusual
  C) Hearing voices not based in reality
  D) Seeing things that are not there

Question 2

Which of the following statements made by a client diagnosed with depression would indicate that she may have a thought disorder?
 
  A) I'm so angry. Wait until my daughter hears about this
  B) I'm a little confused. What time is it?
  C) I can't find my mesmer foot holders. Have you seen them?
  D) I'm fine. It's my husband who has the problem.

[chem1s3]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Tactile hallucinations involve the sense of touch, while gustatory hallucinations involve the sense of taste. Gustatory hallucination is related to sensory perceptions of taste that occur in the absence of an actual external stimulus.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
The incorrect answers reflect cognitive awareness and clear thought, while the correct answer reveals that the client has made up a new word (neologism) for her shoes, which indicates the presence of a thought disorder.