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A patient is scheduled to start taking prednisone (Dexasone). A nurse should teach the patient to observe for side effects that include which of the following?
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1. fat deposits in the abdominal and clavicle regions
2. muscle weakness and wasting in the extremities
3. delayed wound healing
4. development of varicose leg veins
5. hypotension
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11 years ago
1,2,3 -- Symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome include obesity and a redistribution of body fat to the abdominal region (central obesity), fat pads under the clavicle, a “buffalo hump” over the upper back, and a round “moon” face. Changes in protein metabolism cause muscle weakness and wasting, especially in the extremities. Poor wound healing is common. Integumentary effects include development of abdominal striae, not varicose leg veins. Hypertension, rather than hypotension, is a common development.
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