The nurse receives report on a 76-year-old patient who is recovering from surgery for creation of an ileal pouch-anal anastomosis. The nurse plans care to prevent which complication that is most specific to this patient?

The patient presents prior to a right elbow repair surgery. The surgeon speaks with the patient, answers questions, and obtains informed consent. Prior to leaving, the surgeon states, “Good; your hospital ID bracelet is on your right arm. That will signal to us we have the correct limb.” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse is attempting to perform an electrocardiogram on a patient. The machine alerts the nurse that the V1, V4, and V5 electrodes are not picking up correctly. The nurse adjusts the leads in which locations? Select all that apply.