The terminally-ill patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is in a hospice. He says to the nurse, “I know I will die soon. I would feel at peace knowing my organs and tissues will be able to help other people after I’m gone. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

The 24-year-old male patient presents to the clinic to request a consultation for rhinoplasty. He reports his unsightly nose ruined his most recent relationship because his girlfriend would not stop staring at it; he has missed work due to embarrassment and has started to use makeup to make it look smaller. Upon assessment, the nose appears normal and proportional to his face. Which course of action is the most appropriate?  

The patient with major depressive disorder tells the nurse, “I can’t stand it anymore. My life is worthless.” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?