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Sportsfan2111 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client is prescribed steroid medication. When preparing discharge instructions, the nurse should include information about infection control since steroids cause:

1. Decreased oxygen supply to tissues
2. Suppression of the inflammatory process necessary for healing
3. Decrease in the amount of nutrients such as glucose in the blood
4. Blood vessel constriction which impairs waste product removal

Question 2

The newly hired nurse learns that the facility uses the Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk to assess all new admissions. Before using this scale the nurse:

1. Should receive specific training.
2. Must be certified.
3. Is required to ask the client's permission.
4. Has to obtain special assessment equipment.

s.meritte · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Steroids do not decrease oxygen supply to the tissues.
Rationale 2: Steroids suppress the inflammatory process, which is a normal part of the healing process.
Rationale 3: Steroids generally increase blood glucose.
Rationale 4: Blood vessels are not constricted by steroids.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The nurse should receive specific training in the use of the Braden scale in order for assessment to be accurate.
Rationale 2: The nurse does not need to be certified in the use of the Braden Scale.
Rationale 3: There is no specific permission required from the client.
Rationale 4: There is no special assessment equipment required.