Studies show that telemedicine helps in better management of chronic diseases, shared health professional staffing, reduced travel times, and fewer as well as shorter hospital stays. What benefit of telemedicine does this exemplify? A.
decreased paperwork
B.
increased cost savings
C.
reduced number of medical errors
D.
increased patient engagement

You should never drive a car if you are a.taking cold medication b. suffering from the flu c. drinking alcohol d. all the above

When trimming plants and vines: a.burn all the poisonous plants b.touch poison oak and poison sumac with your bare hands c.wear gloves d.cut as quickly as possible

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?