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Evaluate the scenarios and select the one that demonstrates the training principle overload. kai swims faster and faster every day. katie stays consistent in her routine. maggie does kickboxing daily so she can win a kickboxing match. sarah usually likes to run, but tries swimming. !

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?

Prone a. front b. back c. facing up d. facing down anterior a. front b. back c. facing up d. facing down