A 72 year-old female patient is brought in to the clinic by her daughter for her annual wellness exam. Her daughter reports that over the past year it seems that the patient’s memory and physical mobility have declined. The daughter requests that you test her mother for Alzheimer’s. Explain how you would assess this patient, state your top 3 differential diagnosis, and describe what your initial treatment plan would be.

Explain the pathophysiologic changes that can cause the signs and symptoms associated with common bile duct obstruction.

It is a clinic where patients with skin ailments are referred to. a. actinic keratosis b. biopsy c. cicatrices d. dermatitis e. dermatology f. keloids g. pruritus h. ulcers i. vesicles j. emollients

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?