A client with chronic undifferentiated schizophrenia is having an acute exacerbation of symptoms. The client states, “Black cats and black hats. Where does the time go?” Which of the following would...

A client with chronic undifferentiated schizophrenia is having an acute exacerbation of symptoms. The client states, “Black cats and black hats. Where does the time go?” Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to say?

1. “Halloween is getting close, isn't it.”

2. “Do you have a black cat?”

3. “What's the connection between cats, hats, and time?”

4. “Time certainly does go faster these days.”