In response to the nurse's question about what kind of family support the client has in the community, the client answers,
"Family is funny—this is a nice office—steak for dinner—no one knows how hard it is to keep linen looking freshly ironed." The nurse notes that the client is exhibiting:
a. Clanging.
b. Loosening.
c. Perseveration.
d. Circumstantiality.
ANS: B
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