Differentiate between the glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid effects of prednisone
(Deltasone).
What will be an ideal response?
Prednisone is an intermediate-acting glucocorticoid that has minimal mineralocorticoid activity.
Suppression of inflammatory and immune response is the primary effect of prednisone. There
should be minimal sodium and water retention, if any.
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A client is admitted with a diagnosis of fever of unknown origin. The health care provider's orders include requests for blood and urine cultures, initiation of intravenous (IV) fluids, and IV antibiotics. Which actions must the nurse take FIRST?
a. Start antibiotics to ensure fastest treatment of underlying pathogen. b. Obtain cultures before initiating antibiotic therapy. c. The order of procedures does not matter. d. Establish an intravenous line.
Obtaining a complete health history typically requires approximately
a. 10–15 minutes c. 30–60 minutes. b. 20–30 minutes. d. 90–120 minutes.
A nurse is conducting vision screenings on children in the school setting. Which type of nursing practice is the nurse performing?
a. Community-oriented b. Public health c. Community health d. Community-based