When orders are taken in the home or an alternative care setting the infusion nurse must have the orders within how much time

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?

What should i do when a baby has gas at night?

You are called to a park for a 10-year-old boy who has fallen from a slide and broken his arm. the bone is angulated, and he is in a lot of pain. he states that his mother is at work, and he doesn't know the phone number. you should: