A client with a foot wound is prescribed short-term high-dose corticosteroid therapy.What will the nurse assess as indications that the medication is effective?
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High-dose corticosteroid therapy is administered to reduce swelling and inflammation, and to promote healing. Therefore, the nurse should assess for a reduction in swelling and purulent drainage to indicate that the medication is effective. Increased bleeding, increased warmth to the area and buildup of necrotic tissue are not desirable outcomes and may indicate that the medication is not effective or may even be harmful.

A Client with a Foot Wound Is Prescribed Short-Term High-Dose