The nurse is caring for a client who was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) last year. The client has recently been placed on prednisone for treatment
The nurse is teaching the client about safe medication administration. Which client statement indicates that the medication teaching was successful?
A) "I will not have to limit my consumption of canned vegetables."
B) "I will take this medication on a full stomach to enhance absorption."
C) "I will not need to monitor my blood sugar more frequently while on this medication."
D) "I will take the ordered dose at the same time every day."
Answer: D
Steroid therapy is usually done as part of a tapered-dose treatment plan. It is important to take the medication at the same time each day. Steroids are taken with food to minimize GI distress, not to enhance absorption. Steroids can cause fluid retention, so sodium intake should be limited. A hidden source of sodium is canned vegetables. Steroids also increase blood sugar, so blood sugar may need to be monitored more frequently while on the medication regimen.
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