VATI Med Surge assessment. Questions and answers. Rated A+. Latest Version, Graded A+

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VATI Med Surge assessment. Questions and answers. Rated A+. Latest Version, Graded A+ A nurse is caring for a client who has atopic dermatitis and a prescription for triamcinolone ointment. The nu... rse 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 [Show More]

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