Which nursing statement about the concept of psychoses is most accurate?
A. "Individuals experiencing psychoses are aware that their behaviors are maladaptive."
B. "Individuals experiencing psychoses experience little distress."
C. "Individuals experiencing psychoses are aware of experiencing psychological problems."
D. "Individuals experiencing psychoses are based in reality."
B
The nurse should understand that the client with psychoses experiences little distress, because of his or her lack of awareness of reality. The client with psychoses is unaware that his or her behavior is maladaptive or that he or she has a psychological problem.
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