A nurse is caring for a client who receives sedative medicat…

A nurse is caring for a client who receives sedative medication at bedtime and becomes confused during the night. The client falls while getting out of bed, sustaining a laceration to the head that requires stitches. Which of the following notations should the nurse make when documenting in the client’s medical record?

The ER nurse takes a health history on a 32-year-old patient…

The ER nurse takes a health history on a 32-year-old patient who has come to the ER alone complaining of severe abdominal pain. He is being admitted with possible appendicitis. During the admission, the nurse asks about the patient’s marital status. The patient hesitates and then responds, “I’m married.” What statement by the nurse reflects an effort to be culturally sensitive and inclusive in this situation?