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A Client with Atopic Dermatitis Has Been Using a High-Potency

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A client with atopic dermatitis has been using a high-potency topical corticosteroid ointment for several weeks. Which of the findings by the nurse indicates a possible adverse effect of the medication?


Definitions:

Progesterone

A hormone produced in the ovaries, placenta (during pregnancy), and adrenal glands, important for regulating the menstrual cycle and maintaining the early stages of pregnancy.

Estrone

A weak estrogen hormone produced by the ovaries and important for female reproductive health.

Adrenaline

A hormone also known as epinephrine that increases heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism, released in response to stress.

Hypergonadism

A condition characterized by excessive activity of the gonads, leading to an overproduction of hormones and, in some cases, early onset of puberty or fertility issues.

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