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?

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Focusing on the emotions suggested by the delusions can help the client to explore and express their feelings in a safe and non-judgmental environment. It can also help to build a therapeutic rapport between the client and the nurse, which can promote trust and encourage the client to seek help for their delusional thinking. Presenting evidence, addressing the delusion with logical explanations, or exploring reasons why the client has the delusion may not be effective interventions in reducing the client's focus on delusional thinking.

A Client Has Been Recently Admitted to an Inpatient Psychiatric