The nurse is attempting to draw blood from a woman with a diagnosis of delirium who was admitted last evening. The client yells out, “Stop; leave me alone. What are you trying to do to me? What's happening to me?” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
1. “The tests of your blood will help us figure out what is happening to you.”
2. “Please hold still so I don't have to stick you a second time.”
3. “After I get your blood, I'll get some medicine to help you calm down.”
4. “I'll tell you everything after I get your blood tests to the laboratory.”
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