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A patient diagnosed with insomnia is instructed to maintain a sleep diary. What information should the nurse ask the patient to include? Select all that apply.

A nurse is teaching a patient who recently underwent urinary diversion surgery. The patient asks why the diversion was needed. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

Which statement would the nurse use when teaching a patient how to use imagery as a relaxation technique for a mental retreat from workplace stress?

 A nurse is caring for a patient who has recently undergone a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement. The healthcare provider orders to start feeding the patient. What is the nurse’s most appropriate action?

A nurse working in a busy emergency department reports feeling exhausted, irritable, and unable to focus during shifts. Which of the following actions by the nurse manager is most appropriate?

Which action should the nurse manager promote as an evidence-based practice to support alertness for night shift nurses?

A patient with a newly created neobladder asks the nurse if they will be able to void normally after surgery. What is the nurse’s most appropriate response?

A nurse is caring for a patient experiencing severe hypoxia. Which oxygen delivery system provides the highest concentration of oxygen?

A nurse is caring for a patient receiving 100% oxygen via a non-rebreather mask for several hours. Which symptom should alert the nurse to possible oxygen toxicity?

Postural drainage with percussion and vibration is ordered twice daily for a patient with chronic bronchitis. Which intervention would the nurse include in the plan of care?