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future617RT

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When caring for postoperative clients receiving corticosteroid therapy, the nurse should monitor for:
 
  a. delayed wound healing. c. abnormal weight loss.
  b. increased scar tissue formation. d. decreased appetite.

Question 2

A client receiving corticosteroid therapy should be instructed to avoid crowds and people with infectious diseases because:
 
  a. corticosteroids make clients more prone to hyperstimulation.
  b. corticosteroids result in a redistribution of fat.
  c. clients on corticosteroids are more likely to have sodium depletion.
  d. corticosteroids suppress the immune system of the client.



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gabrielle_lawrence

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Delayed wound healing is a concern for postoperative clients receiving corticosteroid therapy.
B Incorrect: This is not a concern.
C Incorrect: Weight gain secondary to edema and fluid retention occurs with corticosteroid therapy.
D Incorrect: Decreased appetite is not associated with corticosteroid therapy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not the rationale.
B Incorrect: This is true, but has nothing to do with avoiding risks for infection.
C Incorrect: These clients experience sodium retention.
D Correct: Being anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant, corticosteroids suppress the client's ability to resist and fight infection.




future617RT

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Gracias!


rachel

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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