NURS 6501: Final Exam: Please contact Assignment Samurai for help with NURS 6501: Final Exam or any other assignment. Email: assignmentsamurai@gmail.com   A middle-aged female patient with a long history of atopic dermatitis reports using topical corticosteroids consistently for several years. She notices several skin changes and is concerned about the side effects of her medication. Which of the following is NOT typically associated with chronic topical corticosteroid use? Group of answer choices

• Resistance to easy bruising
• Skin thinning (atrophy)
• Striae (stretch marks)
• Telangiectasia (small, dilated blood vessels near the surface of the skin)

  The correct answer is: Resistance to easy bruising   Chronic use of topical corticosteroids is known to cause several skin-related side effects due to their effects on the skin's structure and function. These include:   Skin thinning (atrophy): Topical corticosteroids can lead to thinning of the skin, making it more fragile and prone to damage.   Striae (stretch marks): Long-term use can cause the skin to stretch and form striae, particularly in areas where the skin is thinner.   Telangiectasia: Corticosteroids can cause small, dilated blood vessels near the skin's surface, leading to telangiectasia.   However, resistance to easy bruising is NOT typically associated with chronic corticosteroid use. In fact, corticosteroids usually increase the risk of bruising, because they can weaken the skin and blood vessels, making it easier for bruises to form.   Thus, resistance to easy bruising is not a typical side effect of chronic topical corticosteroid use.