A 94-year-old patient with end-stage renal disease is refusing to take any prescribed medications, saying, 'They make me feel sick, and I want to enjoy the rest of my short life.' Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?

During a home visit to a family of three—a mother, father, and child—the mother shares with the community health nurse that the father (who is not present) has hit the child on several occasions when he was drinking. The mother further explains that she has talked her husband into attending Alcoholics Anonymous and asks the nurse not to interfere, so her husband won't get angry and refuse treatment. What is the best response by the nurse?

When discussing the role of mandated reporting for suspected child abuse, the student nurse understands that not reporting suspected abuse could result in which legal action?

As a new graduate nurse is transitioning into her first pediatric nursing job, which statement suggests that this new nurse needs additional training, as identified by her preceptor and nurse manager?

Staff development activities on a nursing unit occur for a variety of reasons, including to establish or improve competence in an area, or to provide annual training for mandatory competencies. Which topics would be covered in an annual in-service of the mandatory child abuse reporting process for all nursing staff?