Within a 15-minute period, a patient having a manic episode states, "Dinner was cold and the solarium is too hot.I have a sore throat and there is no clean towel for my shower." What action should the nurse take to address the patient's concerns?
A) Listen but not act on the patient's reports.
B) Suggest the patient use the unit's suggestion box.
C) Assess the patient's throat, and show him or her where clean linen is stored.
D) Invite the patient to share the concerns about the food and temperature at the community meeting.
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