A patient has been coming into the dinic for years complaining of generalized pain, but the doctor could never find anything wrong Eventually, he prescribed a placebo-a pill that doesn't do anything. Studies have shown that this can help patients feel better. The patient feels much better, but I know the pill isn't actually doing anything to her body, and her insurance is paying for it. What is the ethical issue in this scenario?

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?

Describe the effects and potential risks associated with pica. include lead poisoning in the discussion.