A nurse practitioner is preparing to meet with a 32-year-old patient in the inpatient psychiatric unit. They were admitted

A nurse practitioner is preparing to meet with a 32-year-old patient in the inpatient psychiatric unit. They were admitted after an 8-day period of grandiose delusions, pressured speech, minimal sleep, and odd behaviors, including walking in the middle of a busy street and yelling at passing cars. The patient was stopped by police and became involved in a physical altercation with police before being brought to the hospital 2 weeks ago. Since arrival at the hospital, the patient has not been taking their prescribed medication, has anosognosia, and is not participating in treatment. The nurse practitioner is meeting with the patient today to notify them that guardianship paperwork is being filed. Which of the following is the best option for delivering this information to the patient? Ask the nurse to notify the patient of the pending guardianship when they offer the morning medication Meet with the patient in a private room with only the patient and the nurse practitioner to protect patient’ confidentiality Send the patient a certified letter through the hospital mail system, informing them of the guardianship petition Talk to the patient about the guardianship petition in a private, open area with additional staff present