What respiratory structure controls breathing? a. diaphragm b. lungs c. heart d. trachea

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?

Explain why hiv is a life-threatening sti.

Select the correct answer. gina's father has diabetes and takes insulin. he recently had a liver transplant, after which he was put on anti-rejection medicines. this has made his insulin less effective. which term best characterizes gina's father's situation? a. drug synergism b. drug antagonism c. drug misuse