Which abbreviations describe units of mass, or weight? Check all that apply. Answers
Mg oz lbs gr

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 52-year- old woman who has been prescribed a major antipsychotic (neuroleptic) agent. after explaining the potential side effect, the client refuses to take the medication. how would you feel about taking a major antipsychotic (neuroleptic) agent, realizing the many side effects that these medications can cause? for psychoactive medications to be effective, client adherence is essential. how would you respond to a client who continually fails to follow his or her medication regimen?

Anurse is assessing a client who is receiving oxytocin via continuous iv infusion for labor augmentation. the nurse notes six contractions in a 10 min period with a non-reassuring fhr. which of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. discontinue the oxytocin iv infusion. b. turn the client to her left side. c. administer terbutaline 0.25 mg subcutaneously. d. apply oxygen at 10 l/min via face mask.