A client with RA has been taking a steroid medication for the past year. For which complication of prolonged use of the medication should the nurse assess the client?
a. decreased white blood cells
b. increased C-reactive protein
c. increased sedimentation rate
d. decreased serum glucose levels
Answer: a. decreased white blood cells
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