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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. Squamous cell carcinoma - Firm, nodular, and crusty lesion with an ulcerated center from sun exposure, chronic irritation, burns, or irradiation to the skin. weeping vescile - Herpes Zoster - Weeping, blister type lesions. A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client who is overusing prescribed diuretics and has a sodium level of 127 mEq/L. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect? - LOW URINE SPECFIC GRAVITY. -A client who has hyponatremia as a result of diuretic overuse has a low urine specific gravity. The increased excretion of water alters the ratio of particulate matter, which affects the specific gravity. Hyponatremia - - Low specific gravity - Elevated hemoglobin A home health nurse is assisting a client with planning care for a family member who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? - Remove clutter from rooms and hallways - This allows the client is able to walk without the risk of falling or tripping over objects. Later in the disease, the client can experience seizures, so cluttered areas could be a risk to the client Alzheimer's interventions - - Single date calender - Redirect the client by starting another activity - Use short, simple senteces when explaining an activity - Explanation should be done immediately before an activity


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Susan A. Sandstrom, Sharon L. Lewis, Margaret McLean Heitkemper, RN Ph.D., Shannon Ruff Dirksen Study Guide for Medical-Surgical Nursing
Publisher: 2013 ISBN: 9780323091473 Edition: Unknown

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