MA is a 67-year-old male, who was

MA is a 67-year-old male, who was admitted to the pulmonary unit with acute exacerbation of COPD. He was treated with Solumedrol IV. After three days of therapy, Solumedrol was tapered off and he was discharged in stable condition with a prescription for Prednisone 5 mg 21 tablets to take over 5 days. Twenty-one tablets of prednisone, 5 mg each, were prescribed to be taken over 5 days, with tapering daily doses. The dosage is as follows: Day 1, take 10 mg four times a day; day 2, take 10 mg three times a day; day 3, take 10 mg twice a day; day 4, take 10 mg once a day; and day 5, take 5 mg once a day. 1. What additional health information and assessment may help the health care provider in treating MA condition? 2. Why was prednisone ordered to begin with? He was already treated with IV steroids and discharged in stable condition? Explain 3. What is the purpose of tapering prednisone doses? Explain 4. Should MA have side effects such as peripheral edema caused by water and sodium retention as a result of tapered prednisone doses? Explain 5. What are the adverse reactions from the prolonged use of prednisone? 6. What are the nursing interventions and patient teaching for MA and for patients who take prednisone? SCIENCE HEALTH SCIENCE NURSING NUR 4635L –

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