While interviewing a patient,a nurse notes that the patient uses invented words and that the patient's thoughts do not seem to flow logically.These observations are most consistent with a diagnosis of:

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These symptoms indicate the presence of a thought disorder seen more often in patients with schizophrenia than in those with panic or depression.Defensive coping is not a diagnosis.

While Interviewing a Patient,a Nurse Notes That the Patient Uses