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.
ANS: A
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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.
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