A client is scheduled to have a total colectomy due to a colon mass and is also taking prednisone for asthma. The physician has instructed the client to taper down on the prednisone and discontinue
What negative outcome does the nurse know may occur if the client does not adhere to the instructions? A) Liquid stools after surgery
B) Delayed or altered tissue healing
C) Hypertension
D) Increase in blood loss
B
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Whenever possible, prednisone should be tapered and discontinued before surgery to avoid negative effects of the drug on tissue healing. The client will have liquid stools after the ileostomy through the pouch because the stool is not formed. Hypertension and increase in blood loss do not necessarily correlate with the corticosteroid use.
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