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For postoperative pain, epidural analgesia may be the most effective medicine. But there are a few things nurses need to know about managing the patient, including the early warning signs of complications and what to do--and what not to do--if they occur.
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Patient administration of i.v. push antibiotics at home is one of the latest moves in this climate of shortened hospital stays and cost-cutting. The nurse's assessment, instruction, and monitoring can make the difference between a smooth course of therapy and one marked by avoidable complications.