Which should the nurse anticipate will be included in a client's treatment plan to limit the incidence of serious adverse effects when prescribing corticosteroids?
A. Administer steroids every other day
B. Administer small doses over a period of several weeks
C. Administer oral doses of the prescription whenever possible
D. Administer large doses for acute conditions then discontinue the prescription
Answer: A
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A person has cancer. You know that the person has:
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A nurse notices that the angle of the patient's proximal nail fold and the nail plate are almost a flat line; about 160 degrees. How does the nurse interpret this finding?
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