A 62-year-old female patient with rheumatoid arthritis is pr…

A 62-year-old female patient with rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed Prednisone to help manage her symptoms. The nurse is responsible for providing patient education before the patient starts the medication. Which of the following points should the nurse include in the patient teaching about Prednisone?

A 61-year-old male patient with a diagnosis of severe allerg…

A 61-year-old male patient with a diagnosis of severe allergic reaction is receiving Decadron (Dexamethasone) intravenously. The nurse is responsible for evaluating the patient’s response to the medication. Which of the following assessments is most critical for the nurse to perform to evaluate the effectiveness of Decadron (Dexamethasone) in this patient?