Macrocytic anemia may result from deficiency of folic acid because of which of the following?

Which of the following is the definition of ventilation as it relates to the respiratory system?

Which of the following represents a difference between viruses and viroids? a) viruses infect many types of cells, whereas viroids infect only prokaryotic cells.b) viruses have capsids composed of protein, whereas viroids have no capsids.c) viruses have genomes composed of rna, whereas viroids have genomes composed of dna.d) viruses cannot pass through plasmodesmata, whereas viroids can.

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?