Reduction of Risk Potential
Reduction of Risk Potential refers to reducing the possibility of complications from a disease or a treatment. No disease has just one symptom or consequence, and no treatment is without the possibility of a side effect. For example, long term, poorly controlled diabetes can lead to retinal damage, kidney damage, and neuropathy. It also requires understanding the possible side-effects of a drug. For example, a patient with diabetes that is prescribed a corticosteroid will likely experience an increase in their blood sugar. This section also includes questions on monitoring vital signs (such as temperature and blood pressure) and understanding blood values (such as cholesterol and glucose).
