A schizophrenic client says, "I feel like I'm rotting away inside and all of my organs are rusting." Which type of delusion does the nurse identify in the client's statement?
A. Somatic
B. Jealousy
C. Persecution
D. Idea of reference
Ans: A. Somatic
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a. premium. b. deductible. c. copayment. d. coinsurance.
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A) Place it in the client's medical record. B) Take it home and keep it locked up. C) Maintain it according to agency policy. D) Include it with documentation of the error.