The nurse is admitting a client to the inpatient psychiatric unit. Which intervention is most appropriate to reduce the client's delusional thinking?

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1.This is incorrect. Delusions are fixed false beliefs that are irrational that an individual maintains are true despite evidence to the contrary. The individual continues to have the beliefs despite obvious proof that they are false or irrational. Logical evidence will not change the client's perception of reality.
2.This is correct. Delusions are fixed false beliefs that are irrational that an individual maintains are true despite evidence to the contrary. The individual continues to have the beliefs despite obvious proof that they are false or irrational. The nurse should focus on the client's feelings.
3.This is incorrect. Delusions are fixed false beliefs that are irrational that an individual maintains are true despite evidence to the contrary. The individual continues to have the beliefs despite obvious proof that they are false or irrational. Neither evidence nor logical explanations are likely to alter the client's beliefs.
4.This is incorrect. Delusions are fixed false beliefs that are irrational that an individual maintains are true despite evidence to the contrary. The individual continues to have the beliefs despite obvious proof that they are false or irrational. Focusing on the content of the delusion reinforces the client's irrational thinking.

The Nurse Is Admitting a Client to the Inpatient Psychiatric