When a patient has a TB and HIV co-infection, this makes TB more difficult to treat. The most important factor that makes the TB more difficult to overcome is the
O attitude of the patient
damage that HIV does to the immune system
O load of HIV medications the patient is taking
O possibilities of drug interactions

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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?