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daltonest1984

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Dietary instructions for the client who is being treated with glucocorticoids includes eating a diet high in:
 
  a. vitamin A.
  b. potassium.
  c. iron.
  d. magnesium.

Question 2

The client is an older adult who is being treated with a glucocorticoid medication. The highest priority nursing intervention with this client is to monitor for evidence of:
 
  a. cardiac dysrhythmias.
  b. visual disturbances.
  c. cognitive deterioration.
  d. increased osteoporosis.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Advise the client who is being treated with a glucocorticoid medication to eat foods rich in potassium, such as fresh and dried fruits, vegetables, meats, and nuts, because prednisone promotes potassium loss and hypokalemia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Monitor older adults for signs and symptoms of increased osteoporosis because glucocorticoids promote calcium loss from bone.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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