A client with suspected delusional disorder is being evaluated by the nurse. During the assessment, the client states, “I know the government has been tracking my every move for months. My family doesn’t believe me, but I have proof.” Which additional statement would prompt the nurse to suspect schizophrenia rather than delusional disorder? “I don’t want to talk about it. If I say too much, they might find out what I know.”“I don’t want to talk about it. If I say too much, they might find out what I know.” “I keep hearing a voice telling me I need to be careful because they’re watching me.”“I keep hearing a voice telling me I need to be careful because they’re watching me.” “I know this is true, no matter what anyone says. I have all the evidence I need.”“I know this is true, no matter what anyone says. I have all the evidence I need.” “I still go to work every day and see my friends, but no one understands what’s happening.”“I still go to work every day and see my friends, but no one understands what’s happening.”
[Answered]: A client with suspected delusional disorder is…
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