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NCLEX-PN

Category - Pharmacological Therapies

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A client is prescribed dexamethasone (Decadron). The nurse reinforces the importance of avoiding abrupt discontinuance of steroids due to which of the following complications?
  1. Increased blood glucose
  2. Acute adrenocortical insufficiency
  3. Fluid retention
  4. Delusions
Explanation
Answer: B - Abrupt discontinuance of dexamethasone can cause acute adrenocortical insufficiency, which is manifested by fatigue and anorexia.
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