An effective way to deal with patients who are always late for appointments is to:

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?

The is the only person who can authenticate the information in a patient's medical record. a. person who creates the data in the record b. medical facility that's caring for the patient c. attending physician d. attending nurse

Adoctor is trying to diagnose a woman with the following symptoms: issues with the heart and lungs, a skin rash, and issues with the joints. what autoimmune disorder will the woman most likely be diagnosed with? a. arthritis b. lupus c. grave’s disease d. allergies