The Nurse Is Assisting a Client to Master the Use

question 37

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assisting a client to master the use of a steroid inhaler.The client says,"I don't think I should be using steroids.I see steroids labeled as bad in the news at least once a week." The nurse's response is based on the fact that:

• A)The steroid preparations used to treat airway problems are very different from the steroids abused by people reported in the news media.
• B)Steroids can be very risky,but the risk is necessary in this client's case.
• C)Inhaled steroids are very useful in managing reactive airways,with a fairly good safety profile.
• D)Inhaled steroid use is usually short term,so any risk to the client is minimal.

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Definitions:

Polythetic

An individual may be diagnosed with only a certain subset of symptoms without having to meet all criteria.

Diagnosis

The process of identifying a disease or condition from its signs and symptoms through assessment and tests.

Comorbid Conditions

Having two or more diseases or health concerns at the same time in a single patient.

DSM

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a handbook used by healthcare professionals as the authoritative guide to the diagnosis of mental disorders.