A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder and experiencing acute mania states to the nurse, “Where is my son? I love Lucy. Rain, rain go away. Dogs eat dirt.” Another client approaches the nurse and...

A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder and experiencing acute mania states to the nurse, “Where is my son? I love Lucy. Rain, rain go away. Dogs eat dirt.” Another client approaches the nurse and says, “Man, is he ever nuts! He's driving me crazy with all his weird talk.” Which response by the nurse to the second client is most appropriate?

1. “I agree. He's a little hard to take sometimes.”

2. “Just walk away and leave him alone. There is nothing else you can do.” “I realize his behavior bothers you, but he can't control it right now.”

4. “I'll give him some medication so he won't bother you.”