An 88-year-old female was seen in the physician's office complaining of dyspnea, dizziness, orthopnea, elevated temperature, and a cough. Lung auscultation revealed
crackles over the right bronchus. CXR revealed fluid in the RUL. The patient was sent
to the hospital with an admitting diagnosis of pneumonia. Vital signs upon admission
were temperature 102°F, pulse 100 BPM and rapid, respirations 24 breaths/min and
labored, blood pressure 180/110. She was treated with IV antibiotics and IPPB. She
responded well to treatment and was released home to her family with oral antibiotics
on the third day.
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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?

You are caring for a patient with an anxiety disorder on the psychiatric unit. the family is present with the patient. your instructor talked in the mental health course about cognitive, affective, and behavioral psychiatric nursing interventions. a. what are cognitive, affective, and behavioral psychiatric nursing interventions? b. give some examples of cognitive, affective, and behavioral psychiatric nursing interventions you could apply to the care of this family.

Anurse is assessing a client who receives monthly injections of cyanocobalamin. which of the following findings indicates a therapeutic effect of the medication? a. absence of hand tremors b. hematocrit 45% c. potassium 3.8 meq/l d. improved appetite