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Kthamas

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on: Jul 17, 2018
The nurse is caring for a client who has severe back pain related to lordosis. Which of the following accurately describes this condition?
 
  A) Narrowing of the intervertebral space
  B) Abnormal curvature of lumbar vertebrae
  C) Abnormal curvature of thoracic spine
  D) Lateral angulation of the spinal column

Question 2

A 70-year-old female client with chronic asthma is prescribed steroid therapy. Which of the following possible side effects of long-term therapy should the nurse discuss with the client and family?
 
  A) Decreased appetite
  B) Weight loss
  C) Thrombophlebitis
  D) Hypotension


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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
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Back pain may be caused by abnormal or exaggerated curvature of the vertebral column. Lordosis (swayback) is an abnormal curvature of lumbar vertebrae. Kyphosis (humpback or hunchback) is an abnormal curvature of the thoracic spine. Scoliosis is a lateral (side-to-side) angulation of the spinal column. Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the intervertebral space.

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Before starting any steroid therapy, the client and family should be educated about the side effects of steroid therapy and the importance of proper administration of prescribed medications. The nurse should educate the client and family that thrombophlebitis is a possible serious side effect of prolonged steroid therapy. Hypertension, subsequent weight gain, and increased appetite, and not hypotension, weight loss, or decreased appetite, may result from prolonged steroid therapy.


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Excellent

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