The 18-year-old patient presents to the emergency department (ED) complaining of severe pain in the ankle after falling at work. Range of motion in the ankle is decreased and +1 edema is present. On x-ray, the bones of the foot and ankle are intact and the patient is diagnosed with a mild sprain. How does the nurse assess this patient’s pain?

The nurse is reviewing a patient’s intake and output and notes the patient’s output has dropped drastically over the past 12 hours. Which intervention does the nurse perform first?

The nurse is discharging a patient after fecal disimpaction in the emergency department (ED). Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?