A patient with chronic asthma is receiving prednisone orally for prolonged periods already. The patient observed and reported having weight gain, puffiness of the eyelids and it’s as if having a moon-face. What health information and teachings will you give your client? a. What are the side effects and adverse reactions of glucocorticoids? b. What health information and teachings will you give your client?
A patient with chronic asthma is receiving prednisone orally for prolonged periods already. The patient observed and reported having weight gain, puffiness of the eyelids and it’s as if having a moon-face. What health information and teachings will you give your client? a. What are the side effects and adverse reactions of glucocorticoids? b. What health information and teachings will you give your client?
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1. A patient with chronic asthma is receiving prednisone orally for prolonged periods already. The patient observed and reported having weight gain, puffiness of the eyelids and it’s as if having a moon-face. What health information and teachings will you give your client?
a. What are the side effects and adverse reactions of glucocorticoids?
b. What health information and teachings will you give your client?
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