The client is receiving intra-articular injections of a corticosteroid. The client tells the nurse she feels so much better that she is now able to resume usual gardening activities. The best response by the nurse is:
a. "That's great, corticosteroid injections usually do not work that well."
b. "Corticosteroid injections reduce inflammation but do not cure; therefore, you must be careful not to put too much stress on the joints and cause further damage."
c. "Corticosteroid injections heal the affected joints; that's why you are pain-free."
d. "Corticosteroid injections prevent further injury to the joints."
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: The client should be cautioned not to overly stress the joint treated.
B Correct: This is an accurate and appropriate nursing response.
C Incorrect: These injections do not heal affected joints.
D Incorrect: These injections do not prevent further joint injury.
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