The nurse receives shift report on four patients. Which patient does the nurse see first?

The nurse notices that a patient who is scheduled for surgery tomorrow did not yet sign the consent form. The nurse was not in the room when the surgeon explained the procedure to the patient. Which of the following statements is most appropriate for the nurse to make when he/she brings the consent form for the patient to sign?

A terminally ill patient has attempted to commit suicide by swallowing an entire bottle of opioid pain medication.The patient is brought to the emergency department and found to have a “Do Not Resuscitate” tattoo on her chest along with a handwritten note that states that she is tired of suffering and wishes her life to end. Which next step by the medical team is most appropriate?