Dietary instructions for the client who is being treated with glucocorticoids includes eating a diet high in:
a. vitamin A.
b. potassium.
c. iron.
d. magnesium.
ANS: B
Advise the client who is being treated with a glucocorticoid medication to eat foods rich in potassium, such as fresh and dried fruits, vegetables, meats, and nuts, because prednisone promotes potassium loss and hypokalemia.
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