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which of these best describes passenger-restraint laws for young children?
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a. children under four years old and under a certain weight must use
a special child seat.
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b. children under four years old and under a certain weight must
have their own air bags.
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c. children who are at least four years old may wear a seat belt
instead of using a restrained child seat.
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d. children under nine years old and over a certain weight must use a
special child seat.

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?