The Nurse Is Assisting a Client to Master the Use

question 25

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assisting a client to master the use of a steroid inhaler. The client says, "I don't want to use steroids, aren't they bad for you? What information should be included in the nurse's response?

• A) Steroids used to treat airway problems are very different from the steroids abused by individuals.
• B) Steroids can be very risky, but the risk is necessary in this client's case.
• C) Inhaled steroids are useful in managing asthma, with a fairly good safety profile.
• D) Inhaled steroid use is usually short term, so any risk to the client is minimal.

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