Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
When conducting a mental status examination with a newly admitted client who has an Axis I diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia, the client states, 'I'm being followed; it's not safe. They're monitoring my every move.' In which of the following areas of the mental status examination should be the mental status examined.
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The client's statement reflects paranoid delusions, which are assessed under thought content in a mental status examination, as this area evaluates the presence of delusions or hallucinations.