The 25-year-old patient is brought by her mother to the emergency department due to being unable to move the eyes or look down other than bending over. Her medical history is notable for schizophrenia and non-compliance with medication. A week ago, she was hospitalized and decided to pursue injectable haloperidol as a treatment option with which she could be more compliant. This morning, she was upset to find she could not move her eyes. The nurse prepares which therapy?  

The nurse caring for a dying patient of the Buddhist faith approaches the charge nurse in distress to state, “My patient is going to die at any time and the family is nowhere near him. I’m not sure what to do to ensure he is not alone as he passes.” Which response by the charge nurse is most appropriate?

A patient scheduled to undergo a Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy) is extremely agitated and apprehensive, though still wants to undergo the procedure. Which interventions does the nurse employ to decrease the patient's anxiety? Select all that apply.