Which best defines alternating waves of smooth muscle contractions that move food through the alimentary canal? propulsion by peristalsis
propulsion by defecation
chemical digestion by peristalsis
chemical digestion by defecation

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 examining mohammad and ordering and reviewing the results of an ecg test, dr. williams indicates that mohammad’s heart appears to be normal. what factors might be contributing to mohammad’s episodes of tachycardia?

Anurse is caring for a client who has acute heart failure and is receiving furosemide via iv bolus. the nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicates a desired therapeutic effect? a. increased sputum production b. decreased weight c. decreased blood glucose level d. increased blood pressure