Why is it important to know the difference between stressors we can control and those we can't? a)we can neglect the effects of uncontrollable stressors and focus on the controllable ones. b) it gives us a sense of power to know that we have control over certain stressors. c)it us come up with strategies to reduce the effects of a stressor.

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?