The nurse is assigned to care for a client experiencing disturbed thought processes. The nurse is told that the client believes that their food is being poisoned. Which communication technique should...

The nurse is assigned to care for a client experiencing disturbed thought processes. The nurse is told that the client believes that their food is being poisoned. Which communication technique should the nurse plan to use to encourage the client to eat?

1. Open-ended questions and silence 2. Focusing on self-disclosure regarding food preferences 3. Stating the reasons that the client may not want to eat 4. Offering opinions about the necessity of adequate nutrition