A patient taking steroids for an autoimmune disorder asks when the weight loss in the legs is going to stop. What should the nurse realize the patient is experiencing?
1. muscle wasting
2. poor wound healing
3. risk for compression fractures
4. increased susceptibility to infections
Correct Answer: 1
Long-term use of steroids can place a patient at risk for developing Cushing syndrome. One characteristic of this syndrome is muscle weakness and wasting, particularly in the extremities. Poor wound healing, risk for compression fractures, and increased susceptibility to infections are common in patients who are being treated with steroids. However, these problems would not manifest as weight loss in the limbs.
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