Postoperative after thoracotomy for removing malignant mass

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Mr. Rogers is 2 days postoperative after a thoracotomy for removing a malignant mass in his left chest. His pain is being managed via an patient controlled anelgesia (PCA) with morphine (an opioid analgesic). 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 temperature, 37.8°C; heart rate, 92 bpm; respirations, 12 breaths/min; and blood pressure, 138/82 mm Hg. The nurse monitors Mr. Rogers' respiratory status and vital signs every 4 hours and PRN. What is the rationale for these frequent assessments?

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