Two days ago, a woman delivered her third infant; she is now preparing for discharge home. after the delivery of her second child, she developed an endometrial infection. nursing goals for this discharge include all of the following except
a) list signs of infection that she will report to her health care provider
b) the patient will show no signs of infection
c) maintain previous household routines to prevent infection
d) discuss methods that the woman will use to prevent infection

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?