Which of the following methods should be used to stop steroid therapy? (Select all that apply.)
1. Therapy is stopped immediately.
2. The medication is tapered gradually.
3. After shorter courses, the dosage may be reduced by 50% each day.
4. The dosage may be reduced at consistent intervals.
2, 3, 4
Corticosteroid therapy must not be stopped abruptly.
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a. Number of physicians per capita b. Insurance status c. Crime rate d. Personality traits
A nurse should monitor a client taking nonopioid analgesics for gastrointestinal bleeding. Which of the following would indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing this adverse reaction? Select all that apply
A) Abdominal distention B) Blood-streaked vomit C) Vomit that looks like coffee grounds D) Dark, tarry stools E) Bright red blood in stool
A nurse is assessing a patient 20 minutes after a bone marrow biopsy. Which statement by the patient is cause for the most concern?
a. "There is fresh blood on my dressing." b. "I am thirsty." c. "My hip feels bruised where they stuck the needle." d. "I had a sharp pain in my leg when they pulled the needle out."
The client has peripheral vascular disease and nurse performs a dressing change to the client's lower extremity. Which does the nurse implement to secure the dressing in place?
1. Uses a circular wrap of transparent film 2. Wraps dressing with a light mesh covering 3. Applies wrap in proximal to distal direction 4. Asks client to elevate legs in supine position