What distinguishes the exercise principle of progression from that of overload? A.
Progression requires that workouts get progressively more difficult, while overload does not.
B.
Progression deals with increasing fitness goals rather than the physical challenge of a workout.
C.
Progression concerns the overall fitness goals, while overload deals with the schedule of exercise activities.
D.
Progression and overload are actually the same fitness principle.

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?