"ten years ago stavos weighed 275 pounds and had high blood pressure and severe sleep apnea. he had gastric bypass weight loss sugery and followed a puree diet for the first 3 weeks after surgery. he then advanced to the soft foods diet for 6 weeks. the post bariatric surgery diet is low in calories and high in protein. what percent of calories come from protein in this one-day soft foods diet menu?

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?