The patient tells the nurse, "The world will end tonight at midnight. Armageddon is upon us!" This statement indicates the patient is experiencing which type of delusion?
1. Religious
2. Grandiose
3. Nihilistic
4. Persecutory
Answer: 3
Explanation: Nihilistic delusions involve a belief that part of the individual (or world) is dead or does not exist. Persecutory delusions involve the belief that others intend to harm or kill the patient. Grandiose delusions involve beliefs that the patient is famous or powerful. Religious delusions involve specific references to religion.
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