Which nursing diagnoses are priorities for a patient taking prednisone 40 mg PO daily for chronic inflammation?

A) Risk for deficient fluid volume related to excessive hormonal fluid loss through kidneys
B) Risk for unstable blood glucose related to hyperglycemic side effects of corticosteroids
C) Risk for impaired dentition related to loss of minerals for teeth and bone support within the jaw
D) Risk for constipation related to side effects of corticosteroids with loss of urge to defecate
E) Risk for imbalanced nutrition: more than body requirements related to increased appetite

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Elizabeth Jaimes · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B,C,E, Explanation :  Corticosteroids such as prednisone cause increased appetite leading to risk for imbalanced nutrition: more than body requirements.Corticosteroids cause hyperglycemia leading to risk for unstable blood glucose.Corticosteroids cause osteoporosis and thinning of bones leading to risk for impaired dentition.Corticosteroids cause diarrhea and fluid retention.

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