Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with schizophrenia. The client states, 'Did you know that I am engaged to the Prince of England?' The nurse should document that the client is experiencing which of the following types of delusions?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Erotomanic. This type of delusion involves the belief that someone of higher status, such as a celebrity or royalty, is in love with the individual. In this case, the client believes they are engaged to the Prince of England. This delusion is characteristic of erotomanic delusions. Persecution delusions involve feeling targeted, somatic delusions involve beliefs about one's body, and control delusions involve beliefs about being controlled by external forces. In this scenario, none of these other types of delusions are evident, making them incorrect choices.