The inability to flex the knee past 60 degrees has a pretest probability of 6% for a fracture of the knee (McGee, 2018 pg 694). This same physical exam finding has a positive likelihood ratio of 4.7 (pg 505). Approximate the post-test probability for a fracture of the knee, based on this one finding, (Hint: You are going to APPROXIMATE (not calculate) based on the instructions given on page 13 of McGee.

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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.