Hydrocortisone (cortef) has been prescribed for a client. Which diagnosis does the nurse anticipate could be made based on this prescribed medication?

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The diagnosis that can be made upon prescription of hydrocortisone (Cortef) is that the patient could be suffering from Adrenocortical insufficiency or Inflammation or Allergic disorders.

Hydrocortisone belongs to a class of medications called corticosteroids. They are used to treat symptoms like redness, itching, or swelling. The medication can be in the form of ointment, spray, lotion, etc. The medication also has some side-effects like feeling dizzy, headaches, swollen ankles, etc.

Adrenocortical insufficiency is the disorder of the adrenal glands. The glands are not able to make sufficient hormones in this condition. The disorder arises usually due to the attack of the immune system upon the glands.

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