The nurse is conducting a history during a wellness exam. The patient states, “Honestly, I’m really stressed right now. My son is going to college, and my dad is moving in with us. Thankfully, I got a promotion at work so we will be able to move to a place without stairs. I’ve been leaning on my wife and friends a lot and trying to keep exercising and doing yoga.” How does the nurse interpret the patient’s reports?

The family of the dying Buddhist patient requests to burn incense in the patient’s hospital room for a religious ceremony. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse is admitting an 89-year-old man with end stage liver disease. He declines a palliative care consult saying, “I’m not dying today.” Which responses by the nurse are appropriate to counsel the patient? Select all that apply.