The patient is brought to the emergency room by friends after a night of drinking alcohol. The patient is unable to speak clearly, appears to fall asleep while talking, and cannot stand alone. The nurse anticipates which blood alcohol level?

The nurse is reviewing today’s patient assignments. Which patient does the nurse assess first?

The patient with a history of psychiatric disorders tells the nurse that her neighbor is working with Mr. Dawsom at the World Financial Organization to bring the world under their control, and that she is the only one who knows about it. Which response by the nurse is best?