The patient wants to quit smoking before starting hormonal birth control. Using motivational interviewing, which statement by the nurse would best elicit change talk from the patient?

The home health nurse is evaluating the home life of a patient with mild Alzheimer’s disease. The nurse provides reeducation to the family if which action is observed?

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.