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)

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

Which of the following is NOT a requirement of anatomical positioning? 

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

The endometrium is the inner lining of the ________ wall where the embryo attaches via implantation.

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. 

The structure that connects a kidney to the urinary bladder is the:

The __________ is a small endocrine organ that secretes the hormone melatonin, which controls the circadian rhythms [sleep-wake cycles] of the body.

The heart is surrounded by a serous membrane called the __________