What should a client receiving lifelong therapy with corticosteroids be instructed to report immediately to the health care provider?
1. A change in prescription bottles
2. A change in health insurance plans
3. Cravings for sweet or salty foods
4. Weight gain of over 2 pounds in one day
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: A change in prescription bottles could occur. This should be checked with the pharmacy dispensing the medication.
Rationale 2: A change in health insurance does not need to be reported to the health care provider immediately.
Rationale 3: Cravings for sweet or salty foods do not need to be reported to the health care provider.
Rationale 4: Weight gain of over 2 pounds per day should be reported immediately to the health care provider.
Global Rationale: Weight gain of over 2 pounds per day should be reported immediately to the health care provider as this finding likely reflects fluid retention. A change in prescription bottles could occur. This should be checked with the pharmacy dispensing the medication. A change in health insurance does not need to be reported to the health care provider immediately any more than for any other condition. Cravings for sweet or salty foods do not need to be reported to the health care provider.
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