A Client with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Has a Prescription for 2

question 35

Multiple Choice

A client with systemic lupus erythematosus has a prescription for 2 weeks of high-dose prednisone therapy. When teaching the client about the prednisone, which of the following information is most important for the nurse to include?

• A)Call the doctor if you experience any mood alterations with the prednisone.
• B)Do not stop taking the prednisone suddenly; it should be decreased gradually.
• C)A weight-bearing exercise program will help minimize the risk for osteoporosis.
• D)Weigh yourself daily to monitor for weight gain caused by water or increased fat.

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Course And Scope

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Employment

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