A Patient Is Admitted with an Acute Exacerbation of Bronchitis

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with an acute exacerbation of bronchitis and emphysema.Intravenous SoluMedrol is to be administered every six hours.Which nursing diagnosis best reflects the nurse's concern related to adverse effects?

• A)Injury, risk for related to fractures associated with steroid-driven bone demineralization
• B)Decreased Cardiac Output, risk for related to hypertension associated with steroid-driven fluid retention
• C)Disturbed Sleep Patterns, risk for related to circadian rhythm disruption associated with around-the-clock steroid administration
• D)Impaired Oral Mucous Membranes, risk for related to effects of steroid administration

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