NGN 2023/2024AdultMedicalSurgicalATIProctoredExamGRADED A+=Q u esti o n9 0 l o a ded ra t i o n a lsp r o v i d edQuestion:90 of90CORRECTFLAGTimeRemaining:00:38:42PauseRemaining:00:05:00PAUSEA nurse is caring for a client who has atopic dermatitis and a prescription for triamcinoloneointment. The nurse should assess the client to monitor for which of thefollowing adverseeffects?IncreasedpigmentationTopicalglucocorticoidtherapycancausetheadverseeffectofhypopigmentation.LocalizedhairlossLong-term glucocorticoid therapy can cause hypertrichosis, or excessive hair growth,especiallyonthe facialarea.Thinningofthe skinMYA NSWERThinning of the skin and delayed healing are adverse effects of topical glucocorticoidpreparations. The client should only apply the ointment to dry patches of the skin becausetopical steroids can cause atrophy of the dermis and epidermis, which can result inthinningofthe skin.Increasedsensitivitytothe sunThe nurse should instruct the client to avoid excessive sun exposure when taking topicalfluticasone;however, triamcinoloneointmentdoesnotcausephotosensitivity.RNVATIAdultMedicalSurgical2019CLOSEQ u esti o n8 9 l o a ded ra t i o n a lsp r o v i d edQuestion:89 of90CORRECTTimeRemaining:00:37:45Preview Mode
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