In corticosteroid therapy it is important for the nurse to teach the clients:
A)
to increase the dosage when symptoms appear.
B)
to watch for signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia.
C)
to take the medication on an empty stomach.
D)
to taper the doses gradually and never stop the medication abruptly.
D
Explanation:
A)
Abruptly stopping corticosteroids can cause a client to go into an Addisonian crisis. Tapering the dose allows the adrenal gland to return to normal function. Clients should be monitored for hyperglycemia and the med should be taken with food.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
B)
Abruptly stopping corticosteroids can cause a client to go into an Addisonian crisis. Tapering the dose allows the adrenal gland to return to normal function. Clients should be monitored for hyperglycemia and the med should be taken with food.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
Abruptly stopping corticosteroids can cause a client to go into an Addisonian crisis. Tapering the dose allows the adrenal gland to return to normal function. Clients should be monitored for hyperglycemia and the med should be taken with food.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Abruptly stopping corticosteroids can cause a client to go into an Addisonian crisis. Tapering the dose allows the adrenal gland to return to normal function. Clients should be monitored for hyperglycemia and the med should be taken with food.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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