Which step is a physician most likely to take first with a patient who has a family history of obesity?
a. perform blood tests
b. perform genetic screening
c. give diet recommendations
d. perform surgery

Curology what technique are the advertising using?

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?

You might have heard the phrase “his blood was pulsing through his veins.” what’s incorrect about that phrase?