Which BEST explains why a patient who had a myocardial infarction will never fully recover, in spite of all the drugs prescribed to him? a. The drugs are only effective for extremely active, healthy individuals.
b. The dugs cannot rebuild the cells that died, but they can limit the death of more.
c. The drugs restore blood flow to some of the arteries, but not arteries in the legs.
d. The drugs prevent another heart attack, but other damage has already occurred.

Mrs. h, age 42 years, is experiencing severe rheumatoid arthritis in her wrists, fingers, and knees. the joints are quite inflamed, red, and swollen. she is sitting rigidly in a chair and refuses to put on a sweater, even though she is shivering, or let anyone touch her arms. she has been prescribed an analgesic and an anti-inflammatory drug, but her dose is not due for another hour. she is feeling nauseated, so she has not eaten for the past 8 hours. based on patient history and the signs and symptoms, discuss how the effects of pain are exacerbating her condition.