Samira Rajabi works in technology at the University of Colorado Boulder. She said that one way people make sense of difficult health experiences is by having a space to communicate things they feel like they can't share anywhere else. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? what is your opinion?

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?