A patient is scheduled to start taking prednisone (Dexasone). The nurse would monitor this patient for which side effects? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Fat deposits in the abdominal and clavicle regions
2. Muscle weakness and wasting in the extremities
3. Delayed wound healing
4. Varicose leg veins
5. Hypotension
1,2,3
Rationale 1: Symptoms of Cushing syndrome include obesity and a redistribution of body fat to the abdominal region (central obesity), fat pads under the clavicle, a "buffalo hump" over the upper back, and a round "moon" face.
Rationale 2: Changes in protein metabolism cause muscle weakness and wasting, especially in the extremities.
Rationale 3: Poor wound healing is common.
Rationale 4: Integumentary effects include the development of abdominal striae, not varicose leg veins.
Rationale 5: Hypertension, rather than hypotension, is a common side effect.
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