The client with an Axis I diagnosis of schizophrenia, undifferentiated type, is acutely psychotic and exhibits religious delusions and hallucinations, loose associations, and concrete thinking. When...

The client with an Axis I diagnosis of schizophrenia, undifferentiated type, is acutely psychotic and exhibits religious delusions and hallucinations, loose associations, and concrete thinking. When the nurse offers the client her medication, the client states, “I don't need that. God will heal me.” The nurse should respond to the client by saying:

1. “God helps those who help themselves.”

2. “God wants you to take your medicine.”

3. “God is important in your life, but the medicine will help you too.”

4. “This medicine will help clear your thoughts and decrease anxiety.”