A patient with chronic anxiety has been learning to manage stress with progressive relaxation therapy. He tells the nurse, “I just don’t think this is working. I feel the muscle tension so much worse now.” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse empties the patient’s Jackson-Pratt drain 24 hours after a partial colon resection. There is 10 mL drainage that is noted to be light red and thin. There is no odor and the fluid is free of sediment or clots. How does the nurse document this assessment in the medical record that is charted by exception?

An adolescent patient admitted to the hospital with anorexia nervosa is experiencing extreme fatigue. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for providing hygiene care for this patient?