An adult client with a tentative diagnosis of infective endocarditis is admitted to an acute care facility. the medical history reveals diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and pernicious anemia. the client underwent an appendectomy 20 years earlier and an aortic valve replacement 2 years before this admission. what history finding is a major risk factor for infective endocarditis?

Prescription drugs account for 25% of all healthcare-related costs. true or false

Achildren’s pain relief elixir contains 80. mg acetaminophen per 0.50 teaspoon. the dosage recommended for a child who weighs between 24 and 35 lb is 1.5 teaspoons. what is the range of acetaminophen doses, expressed in mg acetaminophen/kg body weight, for children who weigh between 24 and 35 lb

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?