How can stress cause injuries and illnesses?

Describe one possible outcome if you do speak with the patient about her lab results.

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?

The main reason tommy might use static stretching is a. to relax his entire body b. to prepare his muscles for sports c. to increase his long term flexibility d. to slow his body down after exercise