The nurse is preparing to administer prednisone to a client with an inflammatory condition. Which statement by the client requires further follow up by the nurse?
A) "I will elevate the affected area."
B) "I can anticipate that my swelling will decrease."
C) "I will take the medication to treat the cause of my inflammation."
D) "Applying ice to the affected area may not be helpful."
C) "I will take the medication to treat the cause of my inflammation."
Explanation: A) A common treatment for inflammation related to injury for many years was the RICE protocol, which consists of rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE).
B) It is important to note that steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as prednisone do not treat the underlying cause of inflammation. Instead, prednisone treats the symptoms related to inflammation, such as redness, heat, swelling, and loss of function. A common treatment for inflammation related to injury for many years was the RICE protocol, which consists of Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (RICE).
C) It is important to note that steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as prednisone do not treat the underlying cause of inflammation. Instead, prednisone treats the symptoms related to inflammation, such as redness, heat, swelling, and loss of function.
D) A common treatment for inflammation related to injury for many years was the RICE protocol, which consists of rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE). However, recent research has brought into question the effectiveness of applying ice to an injured area.
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