A Client Presents with Severe Inflammation of the Knee

question 2

Multiple Choice

A client presents with severe inflammation of the knee.The physician prescribes a corticosteroid and asks the client to return to the office in 10 days for follow-up.How does the nurse explain these instructions? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

• A)"We need to check to see if this is the correct treatment."
• B)"We need to re-examine the knee after a few days of treatment."
• C)"Corticosteroids should only be taken for 1 to 3 weeks."
• D)"You may be able to change to an NSAID at that visit."
• E)"You may need a 3 month prescription for a stronger corticosteroid at that time."

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