The nurse would anticipate the complete blood count in a patient on long-term glucocorticoid therapy to demonstrate which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Decreased hematocrit
b. Increased red blood cells
c. Increased leukocytes
d. Increased monocytes
e. Increased lymphocytes
ANS: B, C
Glucocorticoids increase the number of circulating red blood cells and polymorphonuclear leukocytes.
Glucocorticoids reduce the numbers of lymphocytes, eosinophils, basophils, and monocytes.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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1. Fatigue 2. Dry cough 3. Dry mouth 4. Cold extremities 5. Exercise intolerance
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