A client has been on the medical-surgical unit for 3 days. The assessment findings reveal a respiratory rate of 28 and shallow apical pulse of 52, 1 pitting edema in both lower extremities, and blood sugar of 66. Which condition is most likely to warrant the administration of diuretics

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?