During a mental status examination (MSE) a patient says, "I am a special messenger sent to provide the world a cure for cancer." The patient's statement indicates the presence of what form of dysfunctional thought content?

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The patient's statement indicates a delusion, which is a fixed false belief that is not amenable to reason or evidence to the contrary. The patient believes that they have a special purpose and ability to cure cancer, which is not based in reality.

During a Mental Status Examination (MSE) a Patient Says, "I