George L. Engel, MD, and Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, MD, both identify two common stages of grief. What are they?

In a study of a weight loss program, 40 subjects lost a mean of 3.0 lb after 12 months. does the weight loss program have practical significance? a. yes, because the weight loss program worked and the subjects lost a mean of 3.0 lb. b. no, because the mean weight loss of 3.0 lb after one year does not seem to justify the program. c. no, because the sample of 40 subjects was too small to determine if the program was useful. d. yes, because the mean weight loss of 3.0 lb after one year does seems to justify the program.

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?

Explain different ways infections from different organisms can be treated.