The nurse teaches the patient who is prescribed corticosteroid therapy that:
A) Her diet should be low protein with ample fat.
B) There will be no change in appearance.
C) She is at an increased risk for developing infection.
D) She is at a decreased risk for development of thrombophlebitis and thromboembolism.
Ans: C
Feedback: The patient is at increased risk of infection and masking of signs of infection. The cardiovascular effects of corticosteroid therapy may result in development of thrombophlebitis or thromboembolism. Diet should be high protein with limited fat. Changes in appearance usually disappear when therapy is no longer necessary.
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