A patient on long-term corticosteroid therapy is diagnosed with osteoporosis. The corticosteroids are discontinued, but the patient remains concerned about her osteoporosis and long-term prognosis
Which of the following statements is the nurse's best response to the patient's concerns regarding the corticosteroid therapy's effect on her osteoporosis?
A) "Now that the corticosteroids have been stopped, you will regain the lost bone mass in about 2 months."
B) "Discontinuing the corticosteroids will halt the progression of osteoporosis, but restoration of the lost bone mass usually does not occur."
C) "Studies indicate that after stopping steroid therapy you will continue to lose bone mass for approximately 12 to 18 months, but the physician will prescribe a medication to strengthen your bones during this period of time."
D) "With the intake of adequate calcium and vitamin D, you will see a rapid restoration of lost bone mass over the next 3 to 6 months."
Ans: B
Feedback: When the corticosteroid therapy is discontinued, the progression of osteoporosis is halted, but restoration of lost bone mass usually done not occur.
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