A nurse is providing care for a client with a halo device. The client has developed skin breakdown and irritation around the pin sites. Which intervention is most appropriate for the nurse to implement to prevent further skin complications?

Ensure that the vest supporting the halo device is snug and properly aligned.

Apply a thick layer of zinc oxide cream around the pin sites.

Pad the areas of skin breakdown with foam dressing to reduce friction and pressure.

Loosen the halo device to reduce pressure on the skin.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. While ensuring proper alignment is important, it does not address the existing skin breakdown and irritation.
B. Applying zinc oxide cream may not be appropriate as it can trap moisture, potentially worsening the skin condition around pin sites.
C. Padding the areas of skin breakdown with foam dressing is an appropriate intervention as it can provide cushioning, reduce friction, and protect the skin from further injury.
D. Loosening the halo device could compromise the stabilization it provides and may not effectively address skin integrity issues.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Exophthalmos is typically associated with hyperthyroidism (specifically Graves' disease) rather than hypothyroidism.
B. Diaphoresis (excessive sweating) is also more common in hyperthyroid states, not hypothyroidism.
C. Palpitations are indicative of an increased metabolic rate, which is common in hyperthyroidism; therefore, they would not be expected in a client with hypothyroidism.
D. Lethargy is a classic symptom of hypothyroidism due to decreased metabolism, leading to fatigue and reduced energy levels, making it the expected finding.

A. A 19-year-old male on low dose steroids for a week B. A 35-year-old female who completed 3 weeks of steroids. C. An 80-year-old female who takes steroids daily. D. A 45-year old male with COPD who uses intermittent steroids.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. A short-term, low-dose steroid use (one week) has minimal risk for adrenal suppression.
B. Three weeks of steroids increases risk, but daily use presents a higher risk.
C. Prolonged daily steroid use, especially in an older adult, poses the greatest risk for adrenal insufficiency due to suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis.
D. Intermittent steroid use is less likely to cause adrenal insufficiency compared to daily long-term use.

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