Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question

A man who is being treated for paranoia walks toward the nurse's desk and observes the nurse making a telephone call. A few minutes later, he accuses the nurse of having called the police. How should the nurse interpret his behavior?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Interpreting a neutral action (phone call) as personally threatening indicates ideas of reference, a common feature of paranoia.

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