All of the following statements are true about pregnancy except:. a. prenatal multivitamin/mineral supplements are generally recommended for pregnant women.
b. a woman's energy needs do not increase significantly until the second trimester.
c. at the 10th week of pregnancy, the fetus weighs less than 1 ounce.
d. the average full-term infant is born after 40 weeks of gestation.

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?