The nurse is caring for a patient who was admitted to the psychiatric unit because of a suicidal overdose. Which action is most important when administering medication to the patient?

The nurse is caring for a patient with Alzheimer disease (AD). When the family comes to visit, they are excited to hear the patient talk about when he was a child and tell the nurse that they think his memory is returning. Which statement by the nurse is appropriate?

Following electroconvulsive therapy, the patient with bipolar disorder tells the nurse he does not remember whether he arrived by bus or car. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?