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?

The nurse is asking a 36-year-old man with schizophrenia to interpret the proverb, “Seize the day”. Which clinical symptom is assessed by the nurse?

The nurse is planning care for the elderly patient with dementia who experiences increased agitation and confusion during the evening hours. Which interventions does the nurse include to decrease evening agitation and confusion? Select all that apply.