Author Question: When administering corticosteroids to a child with rheumatic fever, what should the nurse recognize ... (Read 32 times)

ghost! · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

When administering corticosteroids to a child with rheumatic fever, what should the nurse recognize as an important aspect of giving this classification of medications for this diagnosis?

A) The drug should be stopped gradually by giving decreasing dosages
B) The drug will be given for the rest of the child's life
C) The drug should be taken for a full course, usually 10 days
D) The drug should be taken using a metered-dose inhaler

Question 2

The nurse is explaining possible side effects of corticosteroids to the caregiver of a child diagnosed with rheumatic fever. What should the nurse explain about hirsutism?

A) Abnormal facial grimaces
B) Abnormal hair growth
C) A moon face appearance
D) Repetitive movements