This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A patient who has been on long-term corticosteroid therapy has had surgery to correct an abdominal ... (Read 62 times)

dollx

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 558
on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient who has been on long-term corticosteroid therapy has had surgery to correct an abdominal hernia. The nurse keeps in mind that which potential effect of this medication may have the most impact on the patient's recovery?
 
  a. Hypotension
  b. Delayed wound healing
  c. Muscle weakness
  d. Osteoporosis

Question 2

A patient is concerned about the body changes
 
  that have resulted from long-term prednisone therapy for the treatment of asthma. Which effect of this drug therapy would be present to support the nursing diagnosis of disturbed body image?
  a. Weight loss
  b. Weight gain
  c. Pale skin color
  d. Hair loss


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

TheDev123

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 332
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


dollx

  • Member
  • Posts: 558
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

Dnite

  • Member
  • Posts: 297
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Amphetamine poisoning can cause intravascular coagulation, circulatory collapse, rhabdomyolysis, ischemic colitis, acute psychosis, hyperthermia, respiratory distress syndrome, and pericarditis.

Did you know?

A strange skin disease referred to as Morgellons has occurred in the southern United States and in California. Symptoms include slowly healing sores, joint pain, persistent fatigue, and a sensation of things crawling through the skin. Another symptom is strange-looking, threadlike extrusions coming out of the skin.

Did you know?

The National Institutes of Health have supported research into acupuncture. This has shown that acupuncture significantly reduced pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, when used as a complement to conventional therapies.

Did you know?

Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was originally known as the Communicable Disease Center, which was formed to fight malaria. It was originally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since the Southern states faced the worst threat from malaria.

An emergency medical technician positions defibrillator paddles on the chest of a supine male patien An emergency medical technician positions defibrillator paddles on the chest of a supine male patien
Group therapy. Group therapy.
Abdominal Viscera Abdominal Viscera
The Role of Summation in Long-Term Potentiation The Role of Summation in Long-Term Potentiation
Amniocentesis. The patient is examined with ultrasound to determine the placental site and to locate ... Amniocentesis. The patient is examined with ultrasound to determine the placental site and to locate ...
Oral Care of Cancer Patients Before, During, and After Therapy Oral Care of Cancer Patients Before, During, and After Therapy
Video: Endocytosis -Types and Phagocytosis

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library