Psychotic Disorders no. 4092

Psychotic Disorders no. 4092

QUESTION: The definition of nihilistic delusions is:

✘O a.) a false belief about the functioning of the body.
✘O b.) belief that the body is deformed or defective in a specific way.
✓O c.) false ideas about the self, others, or the world.
✘O d.) the inability to carry out motor activities.

RATIONALE

RATIONALE: Nihilistic delusions are false ideas about the self, others, or the world. Somatic delusions involve a false belief about the functioning of the body. Body dysmorphic disorder is characterized by a belief that the body is deformed or defective in a specific way. Apraxia is the inability to carry out motor activities.
NURSING PROCESS STEP: Assessment
CLIENT NEEDS CATEGORY: Psychosocial integrity
CLIENT NEEDS SUBCATEGORY: None
COGNITIVE LEVEL: Knowledge