1. What is the purpose of your media message? (to inform or persuade) to inform
2. What type of medium is it? (commercial, advertisement, or teacher approved)
teacher approved
3. Who is your intended audience?
12-16
4. What is the message? (main idea or main points)
main points
5. What information can be omitted?

6. What techniques are you going to use to get attention?

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?