The nurse is caring for a patient who was just pronounced dead. The patient’s adult children are with the patient. Which is the best response by the nurse to the family?

The nurse is discussing palliative care with the patient with metastatic colorectal cancer. The patient responds, "I'm not ready to give up. I want to keep fighting this disease." Which response from the nurse is most appropriate? 

The nurse in the emergency department is obtaining a medical history from a female patient. Her husband answers the nurse’s questions before the patient can respond. The patient is quiet, trembling, and the nurse notes bruising to her face and arms. How does the nurse proceed?