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viki

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A patient has just received a new prescription for a corticosteroid medication. The nurse is educating a patient on symptoms to report to the health care provider.
 
  When providing this education, the nurse will inform the patient to report (Select all that apply.)
  a. productive cough.
  b. dyspnea.
  c. confusion.
  d. chest pain.
  e. weight gain.

Question 2

A patient has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and will begin daily oral corticosteroid treatment. Which baseline assessment(s) would be important for a patient receiving corticosteroids? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Baseline weight
  b. Blood pressure
  c. Complete blood cell count (CBC)
  d. Electrolyte studies
  e. Hydration status


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flannelavenger

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, D, E
Symptoms to be reported when on a corticosteroid include productive cough, dyspnea, confusion, chest pain, and weight gain.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D, E
Baseline assessments for patients receiving corticosteroid therapy include weight, blood pressure, electrolyte studies, intake and output, and diet and hydration status. A baseline CBC is not needed for patients taking corticosteroids.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Wow, this really help

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:D TYSM

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