Adolescence is the time between birth and the onset of puberty.

Practice or pre-exercise theories of play pose the idea that a. play provides children with an opportunity to practice adult activities. b. play is necessary to reenergize human cognition. c. children have too much energy and play will rid them of that energy. d. children are the link between animals and human beings.

In which way does nicotine cause addiction? by stimulating the brain’s pleasure center by increasing blood-sugar levels by decreasing dopamine levels by reducing depression and anxiety

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?