Clients receiving long-term corticosteroid therapy may require dietary modifications. All of the following statements are true about special diets for long-term corticosteroid therapy except:
a. A sodium restricted diet may be needed due to sodium and water retention.
b. A high-protein, high-carbohydrate diet may be needed to correct negative nitrogen balance.
c. A potassium-restricted diet may be needed due to potassium retention.
d. Increased calcium is encouraged to help prevent osteoporosis.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This is a true statement and should be included in dietary teaching.
B Incorrect: This is a true statement and should be included in dietary teaching.
C Correct: Potassium depletion is a problem with corticosteroid therapy, so diet would not be potassium restricted.
D Incorrect: This is a true statement and should be included in dietary teaching.
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