A patient is refusing to take his prescribed medication. The patient states that the government is out to get him and is poisoning all of his medication. The nurse understands that the patient is experiencing
A) an illusion.
B) a delusion.
C) an hallucination.
D) confusion.
Ans: B
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by? 1. "Mature men" personalities 2. "Armored men" personalities 3. "Self-haters" personalities 4. "Rocking chair" personalities
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1. Weigh weekly. 2. Restrict fluids. 3. Take two baby aspirin a day. 4. Take the medication on an empty stomach.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false