The Nurse Should Encourage a Client Being Treated with Corticosteroids

question 28

Multiple Choice

The nurse should encourage a client being treated with corticosteroids for an autoimmune disease to have frequent examinations by an ophthalmologist because corticosteroids increase the risk of:

• A)muscle weakness secondary to hypokalemia.
• B)glaucoma.
• C)sodium and water retention.
• D)bone fractures.

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Definitions:

Fluorine

A chemical element with symbol F and atomic number 9, known for being the lightest halogen and having extremely reactive and electronegative properties.

Magnesium

A lightweight, silvery-white, highly reactive metal used in alloys, fireworks, and as a reducing agent in the production of uranium and other metals.

Chlorine

A greenish-yellow, diatomic gas that is a member of the halogen group, highly reactive and used as a disinfectant and in the production of numerous chemicals.

Cobalt

Cobalt is a chemical element with the symbol Co and atomic number 27, known for its magnetic properties and use in various alloys.