Question

A 10-year-old child in remission from leukemia is upset over the appearance of cushingoid characteristics from long-term use of corticosteroids that are currently being administered every other day. Which therapeutic statements should the nurse make to the child about the cushingoid appearance? Select all that apply.

Answer 1

1. Which manifestations do you find most troublesome?
2. The manifestations are lessened by taking the prednisone every other day instead of daily.
3. The cushingoid appearance will gradually disappear once the corticosteroids are tapered and discontinued.