In corticosteroid therapy, it is important for the nurse to teach ...

[madam-professor]

In corticosteroid therapy, it is important for the nurse to teach the clients to:
 
  1. watch for signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia.
  2. taper the doses gradually and never stop the medication abruptly.
  3. take the medication on an empty stomach.
  4. increase the dosage when symptoms appear.

Question 2

Adequate fluid intake is essential to wound healing. If not contraindicated, the nurse should encourage a client with a foot wound to drink at least:
 
  1. 600 mL daily.
  2. 1200 mL daily.
  3. 1800 mL daily.
  4. 2500 mL daily.

[vish98]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2

1. Clients should be monitored for hypoglycemia.
2. Abruptly stopping corticosteroids can cause a client to go into an Addisonian crisis. Tapering the dose allows the adrenal gland to return to normal function.
3. The medication should be taken with food.
4. The dose should not be changed without a health care provider's order.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4

1. Adequate hydration helps maintain blood flow and nutrition supply to tissues; 600 mL is not sufficient.
2. Adequate hydration helps maintain blood flow and nutrition supply to tissues; 1200mL is not sufficient.
3. Adequate hydration helps maintain blood flow and nutrition supply to tissues; 1800 mL is not sufficient.
4. Adequate hydration helps maintain blood flow and nutrition supply to tissues; 2500 mL provides an optimal amount.

[madam-professor]

Gracias!

[upturnedfurball]

Excellent