A Patient Experiencing Acute Mania Waves a Newspaper and Says

A patient experiencing acute mania waves a newspaper and says, "I must have my credit card and use the computer right now. A store is having a big sale and I need to order 10 dresses and four pairs of shoes." Select the nurse's most appropriate intervention.

A) Suggest to the patient to ask a friend do the shopping and bring purchases to the unit.
B) Invite the patient to sit with the nurse and look at new fashion magazines.
C) Tell the patient that computer use is not allowed until self-control improves.
D) Ask whether the patient has enough money to pay for the purchases.

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