A client being treated with cortisone for Addison's disease is ...

[Alygatorr01285]

A client being treated with cortisone for Addison's disease is admitted to the ICU seriously ill. What should the nurse expect to be a part of this client's care?
 
  1. Higher doses of cortisone
  2. Changed to a different drug
  3. Ambulated as soon as possible
  4. Placed on a healthy diet

Question 2

A client who is recovering from thyroid storm has been started on methimazole (Tapazole) prior to discharge. The nurse should teach the client the importance of:
 
  1. monitoring carefully for edema.
  2. monitoring for enhanced taste.
  3. taking the medication at the same time every day.
  4. monitoring for hyperthyroidism.

[cadimas]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1

1. Cortisone is used by the body at higher rates when under stress. The client who is seriously ill is going to require higher doses of the medication to help the body deal with the stress of illness.
2. A different drug is not needed, although the client might respond better to the IV route.
3. A client in the ICU is critically ill and will not be expected to ambulate.
4. The client in the ICU will not be eating and will likely receive his nutrition IV.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3

1. Edema is not an issue with Tapazole.
2. The client monitors for loss of taste.
3. To stabilize hormone levels, it is important to take the medication at the same time every day.
4. The nurse would teach the client the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism.

[Alygatorr01285]

TYSM

[bblaney]

Gracias!