Author Question: A client is receiving corticosteroid therapy. Which nursing diagnosis would the nurse be least ... (Read 81 times)

segrsyd · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client is receiving corticosteroid therapy. Which nursing diagnosis would the nurse be least likely to identify for this client?

A) Risk for Infection
B) Disturbed Body Image
C) Risk for Injury
D) Deficient Fluid Volume

Question 2

A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving desmopressin therapy and suspects that the client is experiencing water intoxication. Which of the following would support the nurse's suspicions? Select all that apply.

A) Drowsiness
B) Headache
C) Confusion
D) Abdominal pain
E) Diarrhea

cclemon1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
A client who is receiving corticosteroid therapy would be least likely to have a nursing diagnosis of Deficient Fluid Volume. Rather, Excess Fluid Volume would be more appropriate. Risk for Infection related to immunosuppression, Disturbed Body Image related to cushingoid effects, and Risk for Injury related to muscle atrophy and osteoporosis would be appropriate.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C
Feedback:
Symptoms of water intoxication include drowsiness, listlessness, confusion, and headache (which may precede convulsions and coma). Abdominal pain and diarrhea are not associated with water intoxication.