Atelectasis O a pulmonary disease with destruction of alveoli
b. increased carbon dioxide in the blood
c decreased rate and depth of breathing
O d. whooping cough
O e incomplete expansion of lung tissue

What three factors shape our personality

Compare germany’s culture and food to america’s culture and food.

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?