For which of the following surgeries would an omni-tract retractor most likely be used?
a. peripheral vascular
b. plastc
c. oral maxillary
d. abdominal

Divide the word into word parts. define the word parts, then define the term. example: spondylolisthesis = spondyl/o vertebra, -listhesis slipping; slipping of a vertebra, forward dislocation of a vertebra. - arthroplasty - syndactylism - osteomyelitis - electromyography - ankylosis - osteoclasis

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?

The nurse working at the senior center notices mrs jones, a 78-year old crying. the nurse approach mrs jones and asks if she needs . mrs jones stars “ i am so embarrassed. i had another accident and my pants are all wet. it’s like i’m a baby. i never should have come to the senior center." whar factors may be contributing to urinary incontinence? how should the nurse respond to mrs jones?