A competent adult patient in the United States says, "I am leaving the hospital now," despite advice to continue treatment. Which action should the nurse take?

A registered nurse in the United States notices that an older adult has several unexplained bruises, appears fearful of a caregiver, and has missed prescribed medications. What should the nurse do first?

A registered nurse in the United States receives a voicemail request from a patient's employer asking about the patient's diagnosis. The patient has not authorized disclosure to the employer. What is the nurse's best response?

A registered nurse in the United States notices that a competent adult patient has signed a procedure consent form while appearing intoxicated and unable to explain the procedure. What should the nurse do?

A registered nurse in the United States smells alcohol on a coworker's breath just before the coworker begins medication administration. What should the nurse do first?

A patient in the United States gives the nurse an expensive watch and says, "Please keep this because you have been so kind." What is the nurse's best action?

Two nurses in the United States discuss a patient's unusual diagnosis in a crowded hospital elevator. What should the nurse who hears the discussion do?