Maria is pregnant. During a visit to the doctor, she receives a list of potential concerns and an emergency number to call if she develops any signs or symptoms that could indicate a pregnancy complication. Which abnormal signs or symptoms might be on the list Maria received

Characteristics of moderate sedation include: a. difficult arousal b. independent and continuous maintenance of a patent airway c. no experienced amnesia d. hemodynamic instability

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?

Describe the effects and potential risks associated with pica. include lead poisoning in the discussion.