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
B
The nurse should focus on the client's feelings rather than attempt to change the client's delusional thinking by the use of evidence or logical explanations. Delusional thinking is usually fixed, and clients will continue to have the belief in spite of obvious proof that the belief is false or irrational.
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