Surgeons typically try to leave the ovaries in during a hysterectomy to ensure the patient will still produce which of the following two sex hormones?
a. progesterone and hcg
b. estrogen and luteinizing hormone
c. progesterone and estrogen
d. testosterone and fsh

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?

After examining mohammad and ordering and reviewing the results of an ecg test, dr. williams indicates that mohammad’s heart appears to be normal. what factors might be contributing to mohammad’s episodes of tachycardia?

Aclient’s transdermal fentanyl was discontinued 2hr ago due to adverse effects. which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to document? a. heart rate b. respiratory rate c. bowel sounds d. activity level