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The nurse is distinguishing between delusions experienced by a client diagnosed with major depression with psychotic features and the delusions of a client diagnosed with schizophrenia. The essential difference is:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Delusions in major depression with psychotic features are typically mood-congruent (e.g., guilt, worthlessness), unlike the often bizarre delusions in schizophrenia.

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