Elina is trying to determine if a particular disease can be inherited from a set of parents. dwight is studying the effects of different drugs on the same disease. how are elina’s and dwight’s jobs similar?
a) they both have research careers.
b)they both have clinical careers.
c)they both work in genetics.
d) they both work as therapists.

You are assessing an 86-year-old postoperative patient who has an unexpressive, stoic demeanor. when you enter the room, the patient is curled into the fetal position and your assessment reveals that his vital signs are elevated and he is diaphoretic. you ask the patient what his pain level is on a 0-to-10 scale that you explained to the patient prior to surgery. the patient indicates a pain level of “three or so.” you review your pain-management orders and find that all medications are ordered prn. how would you treat this patient's pain?