A client is prescribed dexamethasone. The nurse knows that this medication is indicated for which health problems?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Cerebral edema
2. Acute adrenocortical insufficiency
3. Gastritis
4. Heart failure
5. Spinal stenosis
Correct Answer: 1,2
Rationale 1: Dexamethasone is indicated in the treatment of cerebral edema.
Rationale 2: Dexamethasone is indicated in the treatment of acute adrenocortical insufficiency.
Rationale 3: Dexamethasone is not indicated in the treatment of gastritis.
Rationale 4: Dexamethasone is not indicated in the treatment of heart failure.
Rationale 5: Dexamethasone is not indicated in the treatment of spinal stenosis.
Global Rationale: Dexamethasone is indicated in the treatment of cerebral edema and acute adrenocortical insufficiency. It is not indicated in the treatment of gastritis, heart failure, or spinal stenosis.
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