15. bid means that medication should be administered times a day.

Patrick's parents are worried that he may face discrimination in his new neighborhood. which factor is most likely to cause worry to his parents? a. patrick has unusual pets at home. b. patrick belongs to a different culture than that of the majority group. c. both patrick's parents hold jobs outside the home. d. patrick likes a particular sport.

Describe the potential effects, on people, of unprotected exposure to the sun. give an example of 1 new thing have you learned about the sun’s uv rays.

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?