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madam-professor

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Prednisone has been prescribed for a client with inflammation. How long does the nurse anticipate the client will be taking this medication?
 
  1. 410 days
  2. 220 days
  3. 13 days
  4. 718 days

Question 2

A client is taking glucocorticoids for an extended period of time. The nurse would anticipate the client to display which physical signs upon assessment?(Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Increased urination
  2. Constipation
  3. Fat deposits on the shoulders
  4. Moon face
  5. Buffalo hump



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: When used for inflammation, a 4-to10-day duration for therapy is common.
Rationale 2: When used for inflammation, a 4-to10-day duration for therapy is common.
Rationale 3: When used for inflammation, a 4-to10-day duration for therapy is common.
Rationale 4: When used for inflammation, a 4-to10-day duration for therapy is common.

Global Rationale: When used for inflammation, a 4-to10-day duration for therapy is common.

Answer to Question 2

3, 4, 5

Rationale 1: Increased urination is not a physical sign of long-term glucocorticoid use.
Rationale 2: Constipation is not a physical sign of long-term glucocorticoid use.
Rationale 3: Signs include bruising and a characteristic pattern of fat deposits in the cheeks (moon face), shoulders (buffalo hump), and abdomen.
Rationale 4: Signs include bruising and a characteristic pattern of fat deposits in the cheeks (moon face), shoulders (buffalo hump), and abdomen.
Rationale 5: Signs include bruising and a characteristic pattern of fat deposits in the cheeks (moon face), shoulders (buffalo hump), and abdomen.

Global Rationale: During long-term therapy, the healthcare provider must be alert for signs of overtreatment, a condition called Cushing syndrome which includesbruising and a characteristic pattern of fat deposits in the cheeks (moon face), shoulders (buffalo hump), and abdomen. Increased urination is not a physical sign of long-term glucocorticoid use. Constipation is not a physical sign of long-term glucocorticoid use.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!


mammy1697

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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