What health benefits do smokers experience after just a few days of quitting?

Which finger should not be used when measuring heart rate?

Thinking about and listing ones options in the process of decision-making include all of the following except a. identifying possible alternative outcomes b. predicting what friends will think c. determining what is most important d. thinking about what choices could be made

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?