Wilfred is outside in the spring cutting the grass. He notices that his nose and sinuses are stuffy and he is having trouble breathing. All this reminds him of his allergy to pollen. Which BEST describes the commonly prescribed drugs for his condition and how they can help him? a. Antihistamines reduce the allergic response.
b. Bronchodilators reduce the allergic response.
c. Inhaled steroids relieve the tension in the lungs.
d. Leukotrine inhibitors relieve the tension in the lungs.

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?