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What special considerations are related to long-term prednisone therapy in preschoolers? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Delayed immunization
  b. Hypertension
  c. Enlargement of the sex organs
  d. Alteration in nutrition
  e. Increased risk for infection

Question 2

The nurse uses a diagram to show how the _______________, the working unit of the kidney, filters and regulates fluids.
 
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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, E
Delayed immunization and greater risk for infection are concerns relative to long-term prednisone therapy.

Answer to Question 2

nephron

The nephron is the working unit of the kidney that filters and regulates fluids in the body. There are roughly 1 million nephrons in each kidney.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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