During the nursing assessment of the older adult female client, the nurse finds the client believes others are poisoning her food. Which of the following psychiatric disorders would not be indicated?

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Adjustment disorder is characterized by emotional and behavioral symptoms in response to a specific stressor, which does not typically include delusions or false beliefs about being poisoned. Anxiety disorder, dementia, and delirium can all present with paranoia or delusions.

During the Nursing Assessment of the Older Adult Female Client