The nurse hands the medication cup to a client who is psychotic and exhibiting concrete thinking, and tells the client to take his medicine. The client takes the cup, holds it in hand, and stares at...

The nurse hands the medication cup to a client who is psychotic and exhibiting concrete thinking, and tells the client to take his medicine. The client takes the cup, holds it in hand, and stares at it. Which of the following should the nurse do next?

1. Tell the client to put the medicine in the mouth and swallow it with some water.

2. Instruct the client to sit in the dayroom and wait for the nurse to assist him.

 3. Ask another staff member to stay with the client until the client takes the medication.

4. Say nothing and wait for the client to put the medication in the mouth and swallow it.