Which of the following would help prevent a local disease outbreak from becoming a pandemic? A.
Populations in neighboring regions have been vaccinated against the disease.
B.
People travel frequently between the infected region and neighboring regions.
C.
The infected population and populations in neighboring regions are socially and economically similar.
D.
Populations in neighboring regions have never been exposed to the disease.

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?