A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for an older adult client who has dementia. The client believes he needs to get ready for work and is becoming increasingly agitated. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

 

  1. Assist the client in selecting clothing for the day
  2. Tell the client that his behavior is unacceptable
  3. Administer an antianxiety medication
  4. Inform the client that he no longer has a job to go to.