A client is to have a total colectomy and has been on prednisone 3 months ago for the treatment of Crohn's disease. What medication does the nurse anticipate administering in the preoperative phase to prevent adrenal crisis?
A) Intravenous hydrocortisone
B) Intravenous antibiotics
C) Blood transfusion
D) A low-molecular-weight heparin
A
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A preoperative "stress dose" of IV steroid (i.e., hydrocortisone) is given to clients who have been on prednisone within the previous 6 months to prevent adrenal crisis. Antibiotics, blood transfusions, and low-molecular-weight heparin will not supply cortisone, which is needed to prevent adrenal crisis.
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