While eating dinner, your partner suddenly grabs his throat and has a panicked look on his face. he has a weak cough, faint inspiratory stridor, and cyanosis around the lips. you should: a. stand behind him and administer abdominal thrusts. b. encourage him to cough as forcefully as he can. c. deliver up to five back blows and reassess him. d. place him in a supine position and open his airway. i

How can a general chart for physical activity recommendations patients improve their overall health?

Define physical activity. question 3 options: bodily movement produced by the contraction of muscles planned and structured exercise the ability to perform rigorous activity all the above

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?