The client is an older adult who is being treated with a glucocorticoid medication. The highest priority nursing intervention with this client is to monitor for evidence of:
a. cardiac dysrhythmias.
b. visual disturbances.
c. cognitive deterioration.
d. increased osteoporosis.
ANS: D
Monitor older adults for signs and symptoms of increased osteoporosis because glucocorticoids promote calcium loss from bone.
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