A nursing assistive personnel (NAP) reports seeing a reddened area on the patient's hip while bathing the patient. Which action should the nurse take?

A) Request a wound nurse consult.
B) Go to the patient's room to assess the patient's skin.
C) Document the finding per the NAP's report.
D) Ask the NAP to apply a dressing over the reddened area.

After the death of a spouse, an adult repeatedly says, "I should have made him go to the doctor when he said he didn't feel well." This individual is experiencing:

A) preoccupation with the image of the deceased.
B) sensations of somatic distress.
C) anger.
D) guilt.

A goal for a patient with a nursing diagnosis of Ineffective coping is to demonstrate effective coping skills.Which of these patient behaviours indicates that interventions performed to meet this outcome have been successful?

A) Stating that he feels better after talking with his family and friends.
B) Continuing to consume several alcoholic beverages a day.
C) Disliking the support group meetings.
D) Spending most of the day in bed.