What is an expected assessment finding in a client recently started on fludrocortisone (Florinef)?
1. +4 peripheral edema
2. Decrease in weight
3. Increase in blood pressure
4. Increase in height
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: +4 peripheral edema is an unexpected finding, and should be reported immediately.
Rationale 2: A decrease in weight is not an expected assessment finding.
Rationale 3: A mild-to-moderate increase in blood pressure would be expected.
Rationale 4: No change in height would be expected.
Global Rationale: A mild-to-moderate increase in blood pressure would be expected. Peripheral edema, weight decrease and height change are not expected.
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