In the third-party payment system, the patient is the

Why is a lunch consisting of pizza, fruit, and salad a better choice than a lunch with the same number of calories from pizza alone? a)both lunches provide the same amount of energy but the lunch of pizza, salad, and fruit provides more nutrients. b)both lunches provide the same amount of nutrients but the lunch of pizza, salad, and fruit provides more energy. c)both lunches are healthful but the lunch of pizza, salad, and fruit provides more energy for metabolism. d)both lunches are healthful but the lunch of pizza, salad, and fruit is likely to have a higher fat content.

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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?