RN VATI Adult Medical Surgical Assessment
RN VATI Adult Medical Surgical AssessmentA nurse is caring for a client who has atopic dermatitis and a prescription for triamcinolone ointment. The nurse should assess the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects? (ANSThinning of the skin. Only apply the ointment to dry patches of the skin to avoid atrophy. Topical Glucocorticoids Side effects (ANSTiamcinolone - Hypopigmentation - Excessive hair growth (hypertrichosis) - Thinning of the skin A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of left-sided heart failure? (ANS- Frothy sputum onlystudents Pink-tinged frothy sputum can be an early indication of pulmonary edema and can be life-threatening. Therefore, the nurse should notify the provider immediately. Left Sided Heart Failure (ANS- - Frothy sputum - Dyspnea - Wheezing Treatment: Fluid restriction & diuretics to decrease preload & pulmonary congestion Right heart sided failure (ANS- - Dependent edma - Jugular distention - Weight gain A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing anxiety as well as numbness and tingling of the lips and fingers.
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