A male patient becomes verbally aggressive and insists the nurse is poisoning him as she attempts to administer haloperidol (Haldol). Which action will the nurse take?

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Firmly redirect the patient to take the medication.

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Support the patient's decision to refuse the medication.

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Speak privately with the patient and reinforce medication action.

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Discreetly ask an assistant to put the medication in the patient's food.

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