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 caring for an elderly patient who accidentally got shot in the leg when his dog knocked his gun to the floor and it misfired. The patient mentions that he wants to get better quickly because he is anticipating a visit from his grandchildren soon. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

Which degenerative neurologic disorder is caused by neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques?