The nurse is caring for an overweight client who gained 10 pounds during the previous 2 weeks. The client states that she is hungry all the time and doesn't understand why
Which assessment finding could explain the client's weight gain and hunger? a. The client started taking dexamethasone (Decadron) daily.
b. The client started taking naproxen sodium (Naprosyn) daily.
c. The client's glycosylated hemoglobin level is 6%.
d. The client's thyroxine (T4) level is 8 mcg/dL.
A
Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid. These drugs alter carbohydrate, protein, and lipid metabolism, predisposing the client to obesity when taken on a long-term basis. In addition, corticosteroids increase the client's appetite. Naprosyn is an NSAID, which can lead to gastric upset and ulceration and decreased appetite and weight loss. The client's glycosylated hemoglobin and thyroid levels are within normal limits and would not explain the hunger and weight gain.
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