Luke is at risk of vitamin deficiencies because of his hemodialysis, which removes many water-soluble vitamins and trace minerals into the dialysate. Despite his need for extra vitamins, what vitamin supplement should be avoided because of the effects of reduced kidney function on rising blood levels of the vitamin

It is a clinic where patients with skin ailments are referred to. a. actinic keratosis b. biopsy c. cicatrices d. dermatitis e. dermatology f. keloids g. pruritus h. ulcers i. vesicles j. emollients

The first step in culturally sensitive counseling is to obtain the education and guidance necessary to understand that culture and to process any feelings that could interfere with counselor empathy: true or false

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?