All too often we risk our lives needlessly for

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?

After 2 weeks jp complains of a painful rash on her back. jp is diagnosed with herpes zoster. what explanation can the nurse give for the occurrence of this new diagnosis?

Which of the following incisions is appropriate for a radical orchiectomy? a. perineal b. inguinal c. gibson d. suprapubic