A child is expected to require prolonged corticosteroid therapy ...

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A child is expected to require prolonged corticosteroid therapy for inflammatory bowel disease. The nurse is providing discharge instructions to the child's caregiver.
 
  Which of the following statements made by the nurse is most accurate regarding corticosteroid therapy? Select all that apply. a. You will need to weigh your child regularly due to the high risk for weight loss.
  b. Your child's appetite will likely be poor while taking the medication.
  c. It is recommended that your child avoid large crowds while taking the medication.
  d. Your child is at risk for changes in personality, so monitor the child's mood regularly.

Question 2

A pediatric client presents to the emergency department with acute abdominal pain followed by anorexia and nausea. The nurse suspects appendicitis.
 
  Upon palpation, the nurse anticipates identifying pain localized in which area(s) of the abdomen? Select all that apply. a. costovertebral angle c. left lower quadrant
  b. right lower quadrant d. periumbilical area

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Answer to Question 1

C, D

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Correct Corticosteroid therapy is associated with increased susceptibility to infections, thus it is desirable for the child to avoid large crowds.
Personality changes are associated with corticosteroid use.
Incorrect Corticosteroid use is associated with increased appetite and weight gain.

Answer to Question 2

B, D

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Correct The pain associated with appendicitis typically is localized at the periumbilical area, gradually migrating to the right lower quadrant.
The pain associated with appendicitis typically is localized at the periumbilical area, gradually migrating to the right lower quadrant.
Incorrect The pain of appendicitis is not associated with discomfort in the costovertebral angle.
The pain of appendicitis is not associated with discomfort in the left lower quadrant.

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