Why do you suppose we see a resurgence of diseases that we have previously thought of as eliminated? How could this be avoided?

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?

What role does alcohol play in your life? your friends? family? what role do you think it should play? how much alcohol is too much?

If the patient is unable to understand what people are saying, where might their stroke have been?