The Nurse Is Instructing a Patient About Adverse Effects Associated

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Multiple Choice

The nurse is instructing a patient about adverse effects associated with corticosteroid therapy.What information would be important to include? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Avoid crowds or people with an infection.
• B) Monitor and care for your skin daily; change positions frequently.
• C) Take medication on an empty stomach.
• D) During periods of physical or psychological stress,higher doses of corticosteroids are necessary.Contact your healthcare provider.
• E) Follow a diet low in sodium.

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