Match the terms to their correct definitions. 1. childless couple a father or mother raising his or her children without another adult partner 2. foster family family created when a single parent marries another partner 3. single-parent family parents who have children live with them temporarily 4. blended family several related people who were born in different eras and are living together 5. multigenerational family a couple who has no kids

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?