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DelorasTo

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A nurse is caring for an unconscious client who has undergone a tracheostomy. What
  measure should the nurse take while suctioning this client?
 
  A) Place the client in a semi- or high Fowler's position
  B) Insert the suction catheter about an inch into the trachea
  C) Avoid applying suction when inserting the suction catheter
  D) Suction the tube continuously for at least 30 seconds

Question 2

A client admitted to a hospice program for metastatic osteosarcoma and complaining of intense bone pain is given corticosteroids. What is a consequence of corticosteroid administration?
 
  A) Mood depression
  B) Spinal cord edema
  C) Appetite stimulation
  D) Unresolving emesis



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Answer to Question 1

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Corticosteroids are responsible for appetite stimulation. Corticosteroids cause mood elevation rather than mood depression. Corticosteroids do not cause, but reduce, spinal cord edema. Corticosteroids have an antiemetic activity and, therefore, are unlikely to cause unresolving emesis.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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