The nurse is caring for an adult client with a diagnosis of…

The nurse is caring for an adult client with a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder who was admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit. The nurse observes that the client has been excessively washing their hands and face. What intervention by the nurse is most appropriate to address this behavior?   

The nurse is providing preoperative teaching about pain mana…

The nurse is providing preoperative teaching about pain management techniques to a client who is having surgery. The nurse notes that the client’s chart identifies a past history of narcotic drug abuse, but this was not verbalized by the client during the preoperative teaching. Which of the following actions is most appropriate for the nurse to consider when planning the client’s care?