Lydia Mollon (she/her) is a 35-year-old client who is seeking care at her family doctor clinic. Lydia began high-dose oral steroid therapy 10 months ago for an autoimmune disorder. She states that lately she is “not feeling well” and has gained a lot of weight, despite not changing her diet. Lydia is accompanied by her partner, Holly. Holly voices concerns about changes in her partner’s energy level and says “She seems to be getting more tired and more irritable. We thought that all of this was because of the steroids, but now we aren’t so sure.” You do a quick physical assessment of Lydia and notice the following: Blood pressure: 160/94 Client has a full-looking face 3. What diagnostic studies would you expect to be ordered? 4. What would be some primary nursing interventions for this client?
[Solved]: Lydia Mollon (she/her) is a 35-year-old client who…
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