When caring for a client receiving a corticosteroid as part of a chemotherapy regime, the nurse should:
a. monitor the client's potassium level.
b. report a WBC level of 5,700 cells/mm3.
c. teach client to monitor weekly temperatures.
d. report a glucose level of 125 mg/dL.
ANS: D
Feedback
A Incorrect: Potassium levels are not usually affected by corticosteroid therapy.
B Incorrect: This WBC value is within defined limits.
C Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing action.
D Correct: Corticosteroids can increase serum glucose levels and levels above 120 mg/dL should be reported.
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