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Average Score: 82%
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The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a newly admitted client with schizophrenia who is experiencing persecutory delusions. Which of the following interventions should the nurse suggest including in the client's plan of care?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Focusing on the client's feelings related to delusions helps build trust and validates their emotional experience without reinforcing the delusion. Exploring meanings or challenging delusions directly can escalate distress or resistance, as delusions are fixed beliefs in schizophrenia.