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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 his hand, and stares at it. Which of the following should the nurse do next?

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Rationale: Clients with concrete thinking may need specific, step-by-step instructions. Telling the client to put the medicine in his mouth and swallow it with water provides clear guidance to ensure medication adherence.

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