The nurse is caring for an elderly patient prone to delirium. In the middle of the night, the patient wakes up agitated and upset and insists that she is late for an appointment. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

Following a surgical procedure the patient experiences post-operative pain that is refractory to opioid medication. The patient requests acupuncture as a mode of pain relief in addition to the medications. The nurse advocates for this treatment modality based on which understanding of its action?

The partner of a patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder is seeking information. Which information does the nurse provide for compulsions?