Which of the following is not part of or associated with the diencephalon?
a. thalamus
b. optic chiasm
c. pineal gland
d. arbor vitae

Explain the difference and similarity between somatic sensory nerves and visceral sensory nerves.

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?

List three other drugs used for anxiety or sleep that are not classified as benzodiazepines or barbiturates.