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 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



ANS: B