Why does nitroglycerin need to be kept in a dark, tightly closed bottle? a. exposure to air and light causes the drug to degrade. b. exposure to air and light increases the drug's potency. c. the effects of air and light have not been intensely investigated. d. exposure to air and light causes the drug to become unstable.

Esther works at a large hospital where she plans food service programs she monitors an records information regarding patients diets and intake and is devoloping a new meal plan that addresses several different dietary needs for many types of patients esther enjoys her work as she feelss that she is patients develop healthier habits

People who practice which of the following diets may run the risk of not getting enough iron. a. gluten free or vegan diet b. diet for managing diabetes c. vegan diet d. gluten free diet

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?