The client with acute mania states to the nurse, “I'm the prince of peace and can save the world. Those against me will find me and take me to another world. They will come. I know it.” The client is...

The client with acute mania states to the nurse, “I'm the prince of peace and can save the world. Those against me will find me and take me to another world. They will come. I know it.” The client is beginning to scan the room and starts to repeat his delusion. Which of the following responses by the nurse is most therapeutic?

1. “Describe the people who will come.”

2. “The staff and I will protect you.”

3. “You are not the prince of peace. Your name is Joe.”

4. “Let's walk around the unit for a while.”