A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing delusions. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Choice A reason: Telling the client the delusion is not possible is confrontational and ineffective. Clients may not accept reality testing during active delusions. Choice B reason: Exploring the meaning of the delusion focuses attention on false beliefs, reinforcing them rather than redirecting. Choice C reason: Acknowledging feelings validates the client’s emotional experience without reinforcing the delusion. This maintains therapeutic communication and supports reality orientation. Choice D reason: Interacting as if the delusion were true reinforces psychosis and is inappropriate.