A confused, minimally arousable patient is brought to the emergency department via ambulance. The patient is hypotensive and bradypneic. Paramedics report finding an empty bottle of diazepam next to the patient. The nurse prepares which therapy?

The patient brought to the emergency department by police was found in the middle of traffic, alternating between grandiose declarations and expressing a desire to commit suicide. On physical assessment, the patient is tachycardic and hypertensive. The nurse suspects which diagnosis will be made?

A patient scheduled to undergo a Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy) is extremely agitated and apprehensive, though still wants to undergo the procedure. Which interventions does the nurse employ to decrease the patient's anxiety? Select all that apply.