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evelyn o bentley

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A patient is receiving epidural analgesics. What should the nurse monitor closely in this patient?
 
  a. Temperature elevation to 99.2  F from 98  F
  b. Increase in pulse rate from 88 to 99
  c. Decrease in respirations from 16 to 14
  d. Decrease in blood pressure from 120/80 to 110/68

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___________________is a noninvasive method an individual can employ to learn control of the body to manage certain conditions. Monitoring equipment is used to measure vital signs and muscle tension. The messages are sent back to the individual.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Administering epidural analgesics requires close monitoring for respiratory depression. None of the other options is indicative of opiate toxicity.

Answer to Question 2

Biofeedback

Biofeedback is a noninvasive method an individual can employ to learn control of the body to manage certain conditions. It may be considered when other therapies have not been successful or in conjunction with other treatments. Health concerns such as anxiety, stress, irritable bowel syndrome, and asthma may be managed using biofeedback.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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