Within a 15-Minute Period, a Patient Having a Manic Episode

question 9

Multiple Choice

Within a 15-minute period, a patient having a manic episode voices these complaints. "Dinner was cold. The bath towels are rough. The solarium is too hot. I have a sore throat. Another patient needs a shower. The medication nurse is too slow." The nurse should:

• A) listen but ignore the patient's complaints.
• B) tell the patient to use the suggestion box.
• C) assess the patient's throat, and take vital signs.
• D) invite the patient to share the concerns at the community meeting.

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