Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
A client states to the nurse, 'I'm using my telepathic brain power to force the doctor to discharge me.' This is likely an example of which delusion?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Magical thinking. This delusion involves believing that one's thoughts have control over external events. In this scenario, the client believes their telepathic brain power can influence the doctor's decision to discharge them. Grandeur (A) refers to an exaggerated sense of importance, persecution (B) involves feeling targeted or harassed, and thought withdrawal (D) is a symptom of schizophrenia where one believes thoughts are being taken away.