Review three dietary supplements you find at home or in the store. Describe what you find on the label in terms of content and claims. Identify its ingredients. Discuss what the claims may lead you to believe about the product. Cite information from credible sources about dosing and benefits of use. Also indicate your own personal experience if that applies, and what applications the supplement may have other than what the package claims it is used for.

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?