A 16-year-old female high-school student is receiving treatment for Addison’s di

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A 16-year-old female high-school student is receiving treatment for Addison’s disease. The student confided in the school RN that she is going to stop taking her prednisone because it makes her feel “ugly.” She states she is depressed and embarrassed to be at school because of the side effects caused by the medication. After further review of the situation, the RN determines an interprofessional team should be convened to address the student's needs.

Initial Discussion Post:

Address the following:

Describe three (3) significant side effects of corticosteroid treatment for Addison’s disease.

Which factors make having Addison’s disease especially problematic for adolescents and why?

Discuss why an interprofessional team is appropriate for this situation, who should be included on the team, and the role of the RN on the team.

Explanation / Answer

ADDISON'S DISEASE

a disease charecterised by progressive aneamia,low blood pressure, great weakness, and bronze discoloration of the skin. it is caused by inadequate secretion of hormones by the adrenal cortex. in this condition adrenl glands produce too little cortisol and often insufficient levels of aldosterone.

side effects of corticosteroid tretment ;  

a child require ongoing support and care. it is important to note that a child's health needs may change overtime, it can not always predicted.most common cause in child is pitutary tumor. destruction of adrenal gland due to an autoimmune response is the most common cause of this disease.most affected problem for child is fatigue, so she need break in between the timings. an individual healthcare plan should creat.record everything. be alert when the child showing some unwanted signs. consult the doctor immeadiatly

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