A Patient Who Is a Long-Distance Runner Has Been Diagnosed

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient who is a long-distance runner has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in both knees and will begin glucocorticoid therapy. When teaching the patient about the medication, the nurse will include what information?

• A) "By reducing inflammation, this drug will slow the progression of your disease."
• B) "Glucocorticoids are used as adjunctive therapy during acute flare-ups."
• C) "Oral glucocorticoids cause less toxicity than intra-articular injections."
• D) "You may resume running when the pain and swelling improve."

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