A nurse assesses a child on long-term systemic corticosteroid therapy for which condition?
a. Hypotension
b. Dilation of blood vessels in the cheeks
c. Growth delays
d. Decreased appetite and weight loss
C
Growth delay is associated with long-term steroid use related to protein catabolism and decreased growth hormone. Hypertension is a clinical manifestation of long-term systemic steroid administration. Dilation of blood vessels in the cheeks is associated with an excess of topically administered steroids. Increased appetite and weight gain are clinical manifestations of excess systemic corticosteroid therapy.
You might also like to view...
When providing an in-service to new staff nurses, the nurse educator discusses expectations concerning the acceptance of client cultural beliefs
Which statement by a participant indicates the need for further teaching? 1. "The acceptance of different cultural values is needed to provide quality nursing care." 2. "Cultural values may dictate my client assignments on the nursing unit." 3. "My own cultural values are irrelevant to the acceptance of the values of others." 4. "My knowledge of the cultural values of others will increase in time."
The collection of perceptions, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that relate to one's size and appearance is called:
a. Body image b. Self-esteem c. Self-concept d. Body parameters
A child is on a ventilator in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Which nursing intervention would best meet the psychosocial needs of this child?
1. Allow the parents to remain at the bedside. 2. Touch and talk to the child often. 3. Provide the child with a blanket from home. 4. Provide consistent caregivers.
A pregnant woman is diagnosed with pregnancy-induced hypertension. Which of the following is a condition that characterizes this disorder?
A) Hypotension B) Dehydration C) Hypokalemia D) Proteinuria