The client with acute mania has been admitted to the inpatient unit voluntarily. The nurse approaches the client with medication to be taken orally as prescribed by the primary health care provider....

The client with acute mania has been admitted to the inpatient unit voluntarily. The nurse approaches the client with medication to be taken orally as prescribed by the primary health care provider. The client states, “I don't need that stuff.” Which response by the nurse is best?

1. “You can't refuse to take this medication.”

2. “If you don't take it orally, I'll give you a shot.”

3. “The medication will help you feel calmer.”

4. “I'll get you some written information about the medication.”