RN VATI Adult Medical Surgical Questions with correct Answers 100% 2023

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RN VATI Adult Medical Surgical Questions with correct Answers 100% 2023 1. A nurse is caring for a client who has atopic dermatitis and a prescription for triamcinolone ointment. The nurse shou... ld assess the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects? Increased pigmentation Topical gluco-corticoid therapy can cause the adverse effect of hypo-pigmentation. Localized hair loss Long-term glucocorticoid therapy can cause hyper-trichosis, or excessive hair growth, especially on the facial area. Thinning of the skin Thinning 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 sun The nurse should instruct the client to avoid excessive sun exposure when taking topical fluticasone; however, triamcinolone ointment does not cause photosensitivity. [Show More]

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