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:

Generator Power

The amount of electrical power, usually measured in watts (W) or kilowatts (kW), that a generator can produce.

Conductive Compensation

A method of connecting the compensating winding in a universal motor.

Compensating Winding

The winding embedded in the main field poles of a DC machine. The compensating winding is used to help overcome armature reaction.

Armature

The rotating part of an electric generator or motor that interacts with the magnetic field to produce or use electricity.