When Monitoring a Patient Who Is Taking a Systemically Administered

question 9

Multiple Choice

When monitoring a patient who is taking a systemically administered glucocorticoid, the nurse will monitor for signs of which condition?

• A) Dehydration
• B) Hypokalemia
• C) Hyponatremia
• D) Hypoglycemia

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Definitions:

Significant Difference

A statistical assessment that indicates whether two or more groups differ from each other in a meaningful way, typically beyond what could occur by chance.

Average Wear

The typical amount of deterioration observed in an item or material over a certain period or under specific conditions, often measured to assess durability.

Secchi Discs

Circular disks used to measure the transparency or clarity of water by noting the depth at which they disappear from view when submerged.

Water Clarity

A measure of how clear water is, which can be affected by sediments, algae, and pollutants, and is an indicator of water quality and ecosystem health.