VATI Med Surge assessment 2022/23 Questions with 100% COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

A 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? - Thinning of the skin. Only apply the ointment to dry patches of the skin to avoid atrophy. Topical Glucocorticoids Side effects - Tiamcinolone - 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? - Frothy sputum 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 - - Frothy sputum - Dyspnea - Wheezing Treatment: Fluid restriction & diuretics to decrease preload & pulmonary congestion Right heart sided failure - - Dependent edma - Jugular distention - Weight gain