A female patient has been taking prednisone for her asthma for 1 month. The nurse will teach her to gradually decrease her dose of prednisone to avoid
A) hypokalemia.
B) gastrointestinal problems.
C) adrenal insufficiency.
D) menstrual irregularities.
C
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The nurse is closely following a patient who began treatment with testosterone several months earlier. When assessing the patient for potential adverse effects of treatment, the nurse should prioritize which of the following assessments?
A) Skin inspection for growing lesions B) Lung function testing C) Assessment of serum calcium levels D) Assessment of arterial blood gases
The nurse manager of a medical-surgical unit realized that there are differences in dealing with the varied generations of her nursing staff
How does the nurse manager communicate effectively with the Generation Y staff members (those born after 1980)? a. Typewritten memos b. Staff meetings held monthly for 2 hours c. E-mails or text messages d. Face-to-face interactions
What is the major health concern of children in the United States?
a. Acute illness b. Chronic illness c. Congenital disabilities d. Nervous system disorders
What is the most common route used to deliver short-acting beta-adrenergic agonists?
a. Oral b. Intravenous c. Transdermal d. Inhalation