The 18-year-old female patient tells the nurse, “I would like to change my contraceptive method before I go away to college. I’m afraid I will forget to take the pill every day and I have had issues finding the right balance of hormones. Honestly, I don’t have a boyfriend and can’t see myself getting married or having kids until well after college.” The nurse reviews the chart and notes the patient’s medical history is negative for any infections or diseases. The patient’s BMI is 32 and metabolic panel is normal. Which contraceptive method does the nurse recommend to this patient?

The nurse is teaching the nursing student the care of a patient with a tracheostomy. Which action by the nursing student when preparing to change the tracheostomy tube would prompt the nurse to intervene immediately?

The mother of the healthy baby born 12 hours ago at 42 weeks’ gestation asks the nurse why the baby’s arms and legs quiver when she cries. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?