A patient admitted to the hospital is exhibiting psychotic behavior. Which sign(s) and/or symptom(s) would support the diagnosis of psychosis? (Select all that apply.)
a. Constant eye contact during the admission history
b. Deterioration of social functioning
c. Reporting that the FBI has solicited important secret information from his phone conversations
d. Confirmation of hearing voices in his head
e. Changing the topic of conversation inappropriately
ANS: B, C, D, E
Social deterioration, disordered thinking (including delusions), disordered perception, (including hallucinations), and flight of ideas are symptoms of psychotic behavior. It is uncommon for a psychotic patient to maintain eye contact.
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