The older adult patient recently diagnosed with a spinal cord injury and limited mobility is referred to a physical therapist to discuss using a wheelchair for increased mobility. The patient asks the nurse, “Do I really have to see the physical therapist? I broke my leg as a kid and used one then.” Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

The nurse assesses which body part to detect jaundice in the patient with dark skin?

The patient reports being hungry prior to the breakfast tray delivery. When the nurse checks on the patient an hour after the tray was delivered, the nurse notes the patient has not eaten any of the food. Which initial nursing action is most appropriate?