A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia, paranoid type, has been suspicious of staff since admission
The patient visits with a chaplain but then tells the nurse, "Don't send any more preachers." What is the most likely reason for the patient's reaction?
a. Hostility
b. Distractibility
c. Inability to trust
d. Inability to find meaning in suffering
C
Individuals with paranoid schizophrenia often have an inability to trust. Inability to trust may be related to inadequate nurturing in infancy and to later difficulty recognizing a connection with God. The other options are less clearly related to issues of paranoia and trust.
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