The instrument used for a pyelolithotomy to grasp stones is:
a. a ferguson
b. an ochsner.
c. a forester.
d. a randall.

Give the names of the following body motions produced by muscle actions: increases the angel of a joint. turns the palm downward. decreases the angle of a joint. points the toes.

Opium, methamphetamine, and cocaine are in the united states.

Mr rogers is 2 days postoperative of a thoracotomy of removal of a malignant mass in his left chest. his pain is being managed via epidural catheter with morphine. as the nurse assumes care of mr rogers, he is alert and fully oriented and states that his current pain is 2 on a 1 -to-10 scale. his vital signs are 37.8-92-12, 138/82. what are benefits of epidural versus systemic administration of opioids? the nurse monitors mr roger’s respiratory status and vital signs every 2 hours. what is the rationale for this frequent assessments? the nurse monitors mr rogers for what other complications of epidural anelgesis?