Title: The client on long-term corticosteroid therapy for rheumatoid arthritis has deve Post by: nurse2mrow on Sep 5, 2014 The client on long-term corticosteroid therapy for rheumatoid arthritis has developed abdominal striae. What is the nurse’s best action?
A. Assess the client’s skin for the presence of petechiae or any other indication of hemorrhage. B. Suggest that the client apply cortisone cream to the area. C. Document the finding as the only action. D. Notify the physician. Title: Re: The client on long-term corticosteroid therapy for rheumatoid arthritis has deve Post by: f_zah1 on Oct 26, 2014 Content hidden
Title: Re: The client on long-term corticosteroid therapy for rheumatoid arthritis has deve Post by: nurse2mrow on Oct 27, 2014 Thank you for this, it helped me understand it perfectly.
Title: Re: The client on long-term corticosteroid therapy for rheumatoid arthritis has deve Post by: f_zah1 on Oct 27, 2014 Welcome :)
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