Here's how to give your patient the best chance for effective treatment.
Steroids are potent drugs that mimic the action of natural hormones produced by the adrenal glands.
Although they don't cure disease, steroids can help patients with many types of disorders obtain significant relief from symptoms. But even though steroids have powerful benefits, they can also cause many serious adverse reactions, especially when used in high doses or for long-term therapy. Luckily, effective nursing interventions can minimize these adverse reactions. In this article, we'll discuss your role in administering steroids safely and successfully. Glucocorticoid steroids act as anti-inflammatory agents by stabilizing proteins in the white blood cell membrane.