A client with a paranoid personality disorder sees some clients laughing during a group activity and asks the nurse, “Why are they laughing at me? I bet they're making fun of me.” Which of the...

A client with a paranoid personality disorder sees some clients laughing during a group activity and asks the nurse, “Why are they laughing at me? I bet they're making fun of me.” Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate?

1. “You shouldn't let yourself get so upset.”

2. “Don't worry about them. They don't mean any harm.”

3. “Look. They seem to be having fun.”

4. “They're laughing at a joke John told. They aren't laughing at you.”