RN_VATI_Adult_Medical_Surgical_2019 OVER 90 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS DOWNLOAD AND SCORE GRADE A/MED SURG 450

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RN VATI Adult Medical Surgical 2019CLOSEQuestion 90 loaded rationals providedQuestion:90of90CORRECTTime Remaining:00:38:42Pause Remaining:00:05:00PAUSEFLAGA nurse is caring for a client who h... as atopic dermatitis and a prescription for triamcinolone ointment. The nurse should assess the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?Increased pigmentationTopical glucocorticoid therapy can cause the adverse effect of hypopigmentation. Localized hair lossLong-term glucocorticoid therapy can cause hypertrichosis, or excessive hair growth, especially on the facial area.Thinning of the skinMY ANSW ERThinning of the skin and delayed healing are adverse effects of topical glucocorticoid preparations. The client should only apply the ointment to dry patches of the skin because topical steroids can cause atrophy of the dermis and epidermis, which can result in thinning of the skin. Increased sensitivity to the sunThe nurse should instruct the client to avoid excessive sun exposure when taking topical fluticasone; however, triamcinolone ointment does not cause photosensitivity.RN VATI Adult Medical Surgical 2019 [Show More]

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