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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Definitions:

Exemplar Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that people categorize objects and concepts based on the comparison to typical instances or examples stored in memory.

Knowledge-based View

A perspective or theory emphasizing the role of knowledge in organizational capabilities and competitive advantage.

Classical View

The traditional perspective in various fields that emphasizes foundational principles and methodologies established through historical precedents.