The patient who is scheduled for an elective surgery in 2 hours asks the nurse, “What time do the maids typically come to clean the hotel room?” Further questioning reveals the patient believes the hospital in the United States is a hotel in Paris, France, and the year is 20 years prior. The nurse notes that the patient signed a consent form for the procedure just minutes ago. Which action does the nurse take first?

During an active shooter situation, the nurse closes patient’s rooms and bars entry to the unit. This is an example of which ethical principle?

The nurse is riding the staff elevators with several other healthcare professionals and overhears a provider discussing the lab results for another nurse’s patient. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?