NCLEX PN Practice Test Practice Question
The nurse on the mental health unit is talking with a client with schizophrenia. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate that the client is experiencing a delusion of reference?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A delusion of reference involves believing neutral events or objects (e.g., a song on the radio) have personal significance or hidden messages (C). Auditory hallucinations (A) involve hearing voices, not reference. Tactile hallucinations (B) involve false sensations, and persecutory delusions (D) involve belief in harm without reference to neutral stimuli.
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