The nurse is caring for a 40-year-old patient experiencing alcohol withdrawal syndrome and advocates for which medication for the patient?

The nurse is assigned to care for a patient with a history of thromboembolism but in whom conventional anticoagulant therapy is contraindicated due a recent spinal injury. The nurse adds which preventative measure to the patient’s plan of care to prevent thromboembolism?

The patient with decreased mobility complains of neck and lower back pain during a bed bath. Which initial intervention does the nurse utilize to promote relaxation and comfort to the patient?