A newly admitted patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is hypervigilant and constantly scans the environment. The patient states, "I saw two doctors talking in the hall. They were plotting to kill me." The nurse may correctly assess this behavior as
A) echolalia.
B) an idea of reference.
C) a delusion of infidelity.
D) an auditory hallucination.

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The Answer is B

A Newly Admitted Patient Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Is Hypervigilant and Constantly