The plane divides the body into a front section and a back section.

A•Frontal/coronal
B•Midsagittal/median
C•Superior
D•Inferior

Factors influencing fitness, health, and wellness over which you have little control

Anurse is assessing clients on medical surgical unit which adult client should the nurse identify as being at greater risk for insensible water loss?

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?