Psychosis
NCLEX-RN glossary · Psychosocial Integrity
Definition
A state of impaired reality testing characterized by hallucinations or delusions. It requires immediate safety assessment because client behavior becomes unpredictable and potentially dangerous.
Psychosis in plain English
It requires immediate environment management and specialized communication to mitigate risks to the client and the healthcare team. The tempting mistake is attempting to use logic or rational arguments to challenge a client's delusions during an acute psychotic episode.
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