RN VATI Adult Medical Surgical 2019 CLOSE

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A nurse is caring for a client who has atopic dermatitis and a prescription for

triamcinolone ointment. The nurse should assess the client to monitor for which of

the following adverse effects?

Increased pigmentation

Topical glucocorticoid therapy can cause the adverse effect of hypopigmentation.

Localized hair loss

Long-term glucocorticoid therapy can cause hypertrichosis, or excessive hair growth,

especially on the facial area.

Thinning of the skin