The nurse is attempting to perform an irrigation of the patient’s indwelling urinary catheter but it is unable to instill the irrigant with normal force. Which action does the nurse take?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is seeking medical attention for chronic muscle aches and nonspecific pain. Upon assessment, the nurse detects bone pain upon applying moderate pressure to the patient’s sternum and tibia. The patient works with computers and has severe outdoor allergies. The nurse encourages the patient to increase intake of foods rich in which nutrient?

The patient tells the nurse, “I fall asleep easily but wake up during the night and can’t go back to sleep.” Which question by the nurse is most helpful in determining the cause of the patient’s difficulty sleeping?