Laboratory work is prescribed for a client who has been experiencing delusions. When the laboratory technician approaches the client to obtain a specimen of the client’s blood, the client begins to...

Laboratory work is prescribed for a client who has been experiencing delusions. When the laboratory technician approaches the client to obtain a specimen of the client’s blood, the client begins to shout, “You’re all vampires. Let me out of here!” The nurse present at the time should respond with which question or statement?

1. “The technician is not going to hurt you but is going to help.”

 2. “Are you fearful and think that others may want to hurt you?”

3. “What makes you think that the technician wants to hurt you?”

 4. “The technician will leave and come back later for your blood.”