Anurse is planning to provide discharge teaching to the family of a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (aids). which statement should the nurse include in the teaching plan? 1 "wash used dishes in hot, soapy water."2 "let dishes soak in hot water for 24 hours before washing."3 "you should boil the client's dishes for 30 minutes after use."4 "have the client eat from paper plates so they can be discarded."

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?