A Patient Who Has Been Prescribed Long-Term Low-Dose Prednisone to Control

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been prescribed long-term low-dose prednisone to control inflammation reports concern about the changes in her appearance caused by the drug.What is the nurse's best response?

• A) "This often happens when a person takes this drug. You now have Cushing's disease."
• B) "When you stop taking this drug, the changes will disappear, but it may take a while."
• C) "You can make use of different styles of clothes to minimize changes in appearance."
• D) "Changes in your diet and an exercise program will eliminate these changes while you are on this drug."

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