A nurse is providing care to a client diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease who is exhibiting suspiciousness and delusional thinking. Which action would be most important for the nurse to take with this client?

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Suspiciousness and delusional thinking must be addressed to be certain that they do not endanger the client or others. Often, delusions are verbalized when clients are placed in situations they cannot master cognitively. The principle of nonconfrontation is most important in dealing with suspiciousness and delusion formation. No efforts should be made to ease the client's suspicions directly, or to correct delusions. Rather, efforts should be directed at determining the circumstances that trigger suspicion or delusion formation, and creating a means of avoiding these situations.

A Nurse Is Providing Care to a Client Diagnosed with Alzheimer's