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A patient is prescribed corticosteroid therapy. What would be important information for the nurse to give the patient who is prescribed corticosteroid therapy?
 
  A) The patient's diet should be low protein with ample fat.
  B) There will be no change in appearance.
  C) The patient is at an increased risk for developing infection.
  D) The patient is at a decreased risk for development of thrombophlebitis and thromboembolism.

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A 77-year-old man is receiving care in the neurological intensive care unit following an ischemic stroke. The patient is breathing spontaneously but has not yet regained consciousness.
 
  How should the nurses in the neuro ICU best position this patient?
  A) In the high Fowler's position with a pillow under his knees
  B) Side-lying with the head of the bed slightly elevated
  C) Supine with pillows supporting his extremities
  D) In the semi-Fowler's position


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

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