Which of these findings, from a client taking steroids, should the nurse report immediately?

Temperature of 101.2 degrees Fahrenheit

Blood pressure of 144/68 mm Hg

Glucose 128 mg/dl

Heart rate of 102 beats per minute

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

a) An elevated temperature could indicate an infection, which is a serious concern in a client taking steroids, as steroids can suppress the immune system. This finding should be reported immediately.

b) Blood pressure within this range is generally acceptable and may not be a cause for immediate concern.

c) A glucose level of 128 mg/dl is within a reasonable range and may not require immediate reporting unless there are other concerning factors.

d) A heart rate of 102 beats per minute is generally within an acceptable range and may not be an immediate cause for concern in the absence of other symptoms.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

a) This statement inaccurately describes the concept of half-life. Half-life refers to the time it takes for the drug concentration in the body to decrease by half, not the time it takes for the drug to reach receptors.

c) This statement inaccurately describes the concept of half-life. Half-life is not related to the distribution of the drug in the body.

d) This statement inaccurately describes the concept of half-life. Half-life is not related to the shelf-life of the drug.

A. "Cough medicine tastes bad, and infants usually won't take it." B. "Infants are more susceptible to central nervous system effects than adults are." C. "Babies have a more rapid gastric emptying time and don't absorb drugs well." D. "Infants metabolize drugs too rapidly, so drugs aren't as effective."

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

a) The taste of cough medicine is not the primary concern for not recommending it to infants. The key issue lies in potential adverse effects, especially on the central nervous system. b) Infants have an immature central nervous system and are more susceptible to the sedative effects of medications. This is a critical factor in avoiding medications with sedative side effects in infants.

c) Gastric emptying time and drug absorption are generally faster in infants, making them more susceptible to rapid drug effects rather than less. However, the central nervous system effects are of greater concern.

d) Infants may metabolize drugs differently, but this does not necessarily mean the drugs are less effective. The primary concern is the potential for increased susceptibility to adverse effects.

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