Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to use to reduce patient focus on delusional thinking?
a. Confronting the delusion
b. Refuting the delusion with logic
c. Exploring reasons the patient has the delusion
d. Focusing on feelings suggested by the delusion
ANS: D
Focusing on feelings suggested by the delusion will help meet patient needs and help the pa-tient stay based in reality. This technique fosters rapport and trust while discouraging the be-lief without challenging or refuting it.
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