Which of the following would be appropriate to teach a client using long-term corticosteroid therapy?
a. Take the medication only when joint pain occurs.
b. Increase your salt intake.
c. Do not stop taking the medication abruptly.
d. Increase your fluid intake to prevent dehydration.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: Corticosteroids are not p.r.n. medications.
B Incorrect: Due to fluid retention, salt intake should not be increased and may need to be restricted.
C Correct: Abrupt cessation of corticosteroids can cause adrenal crisis.
D Incorrect: Due to fluid retention, fluid intake should not be increased and may need to be restricted.
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