A geriatric patient received an opioid analgesic before leaving the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) to return to the surgical unit. What is the nursing priority when receiving this patient back in the surgical unit?

The opioid oxycodone/acetaminophen (Percocet) is prescribed for a patient being discharged after surgery. The nurse educates the patient on which common adverse effects can occur with this medication. (Select all that apply)

The section of the small intestine that is connected to the stomach is the ____________, while the section that connects to the large intestine is the __________________. 

The transverse plane is an imaginary line that splits the body into:

The “food tube” that extends from the pharynx to the stomach. It transports the food bolus to the stomach. 

The largest lymphatic organ in the human body is the:

All of the following are true of white blood cells except:

The _____________ system is responsible for the breakdown and absorption of foods. It is comprised of organs such as the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. 

True/False:  Fetal circulation functions differently than a fully developed circulatory system because the placenta does the breathing work for the developing fetus.

The __________ is a small endocrine organ that secretes the hormone melatonin, which controls the circadian rhythms of the body.