A client receiving corticosteroid therapy should be instructed to avoid crowds and people with infectious diseases because:
a. corticosteroids make clients more prone to hyperstimulation.
b. corticosteroids result in a redistribution of fat.
c. clients on corticosteroids are more likely to have sodium depletion.
d. corticosteroids suppress the immune system of the client.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: This is not the rationale.
B Incorrect: This is true, but has nothing to do with avoiding risks for infection.
C Incorrect: These clients experience sodium retention.
D Correct: Being anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant, corticosteroids suppress the client's ability to resist and fight infection.
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