A nurse is preparing to educate a group of clients who are S/P organ transplant recipients. When educating clients about taking corticosteroids, what instruction would be accurate? (Select all that apply.)
a. Discontinue immediately once symptoms disappear.
b. Notify physician of any signs of infection.
c. Take on an empty stomach.
d. Expect fluid retention and edema.
e. Expect wounds to heal quickly.
b. Notify physician of any signs of infection.
d. Expect fluid retention and edema.
FEEDBACK:
a. Corticosteroids should not be stopped abruptly.
b. Physician must be notified of any signs of infection. .
c. Take oral corticosteroids with food to decrease gastric irritation. .
d. Expect fluid retention and edema with long-term therapy. .
e. You can expect delayed wound healing when taking corticosteroids.
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