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Describe the diurnal rhythm of the release of corticosteroids ( 1 learning objectives).Why most corticosteroids must be tapered when discontinued after a long -term used?( 2 learning objectives).3you are caring for a seven year old child has been prescribed a beclomethasone(Beclovent) inhaler for San exacerbation of asthma.What essential nursing considerations are required for this child? Why are these essential?( 3,5 learning objectives).4. You are caring for a 41 year old adult who has been prescribed Decadron for a severe allergic reactions. What essential nursing considerations are required for this adult? Why are these essential?( 3,5 learning objectives).5. You are caring for a 72 year old adult who has been prescribed prednisone for an exacerbation of COPD. What essential nursing considerations are required for this older adult? Why are these essential?( 3,5 learning objectives).Group Assignment:1. Corticosteroids have many adverse reactions. prepared a list of adverse reactions for each adverse reaction, determine nursing assessments or nursing measures essential to monitoring the adverse reaction or to treat the adverse reactions.what is the rationale for each assessment or nursing measure? (2 learning objectives).2. Develop a teaching plan for an adult patient prescribed prednisone for an exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis. What are the most essential teaching points to stress to patients taking prednisone?( 5 learning objectives). Clinical Assignment:1. Select a patient taking an adrenocortical agent.what classification does the drug belongs to? Why is the patient taking this drug? Describe the therapeutic actions, indications, pharmacokinetics, contraindications, the most common adverse reactions,and the important drug-drug interactions for the drug.(2 learning objectives).2. Select a patient taking an adrenocortical agent. Compare and contrast this drug to the prototype drugs prednisone and fludrocortisone.Discuss similarities and differences among the drugs.(4 learning objectives).Web Assignment:1. Conduct an internet search to determine how frequently adrenocortical agents are used. What is the most commonly prescribed adrenocortical agent? What are the nursing considerations associated with the use of this drug? How can you utilize this research in your nursing practice?( 5 learning objectives). 2. Explain the control of the synthesis and secretion,and physiological effects of the adrenocortical agents.Use the internet to research support for your answer.(1 learning objectives).