The nurse is caring for a patient on the night shift in respiratory distress due to influenza. Over the last few hours, the patient has become increasingly confused, perfusion has decreased, and urine output has fallen to zero. The nurse contacts the resident physician to come assess the patient and requests an order for transfer to the intensive care unit. The physician orders the nurse to administer 1L 0.9% NaCl via IV infusion. One hour after the infusion is complete, the patient has made no improvement. What is the nurse’s next action?

A patient of sound mind is scheduled to undergo a minor surgical procedure in 30 minutes and has just been given a light sedative. The nurse realizes that no consent form has been signed for the procedure. Which action does the nurse take?

The nurse receives vitals and information about four patients from the unlicensed assistive personnel an hour after shift report. With which patient does the nurse follow up first?