A client is taking dexamethasone (Decadron) for treatment of Addison's disease. The nurse should conclude that the client needs further instruction when the client states:
1. "I should weigh myself every morning."
2. "I should not eat bananas."
3. "I will call the physician for extreme thirst."
4. "I should be seen if wounds do not heal."
Answer: 2
1. The client on steroids should be weighed every day and should report weight gain.
2. The client should eat foods high in potassium and low in sodium.
3. Extreme thirst is an indication of a high blood sugar, and should be reported.
4. If the client's blood sugar is high, wounds will not heal appropriately.
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