The nurse learns at report that a newly admitted manic client is demonstrating grandiosity. Which statement would be most consistent with this symptom?
1. "I can't do anything anymore."
2. "I'm the world's most astute financier."
3. "I can understand why my wife is upset that I overspend."
4. "I can't understand where all the money in our family goes."
ANS: 2
An individual who is demonstrating grandiosity has an exaggerated view of his abilities. Option 2 demonstrates this thinking better than the other options, which are more moderate statements.
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