A patient comes to the clinic with superficial cuts on the left wrist. The patient is pacing and sobbing. After a few minutes with the nurse, the patient is calmer. What should the nurse ask to determine the patient's perception of the precipitating event?

A) "Tell me why you were crying."
B) "How did your wrist get injured?"
C) "How can I help you feel more comfortable?"
D) "What was happening just before you started feeling this way?"

The nurse is caring for an older Chinese adult male who is grimacing and appears restless after abdominal surgery. What is the nurse's best action?

A) Ask the patient if he is anxious about his hospital stay.
B) Ask a translator to conduct a FACES pain scale assessment.
C) Ask the patient about pain and assess vital signs.
D) Ask the patient about any history of depression or anxiety.