A Client Has Been Recently Admitted to an Inpatient Psychiatric

question 14

Multiple Choice

A client has been recently admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit.Which intervention should the nurse plan to use to reduce the client's focus on delusional thinking?

• A)Present evidence that supports the reality of the situation.
• B)Focus on feelings suggested by the delusion.
• C)Address the delusion with logical explanations.
• D)Explore reasons why the client has the delusion.

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