The patient is brought to the floor from the post-anesthesia care unit following orthopedic surgery. Which action does the nurse take first?

The nurse is supervising the care of the patient who suffered an embolic stroke of the right middle cerebral artery after a clot formed on the patient’s prosthetic mitral valve. Which instruction does the nurse provide to the unlicensed assistive personnel that will be most important to prevent bacterial endocarditis?

The patient with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) wishes his diagnosis to remain confidential. The patient’s insurance company calls to ask questions about the diagnosis prior to releasing payment for his medical treatment. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?