Clients with COPD and chronic use of corticosteroids should be monitored for:
1. Calcium level and bone mineral density loss.
2. Iron level and development of anemia.
3. Vitamin A and visual loss.
4. Potassium level and lower extremity pain.
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Rationale: Corticosteroid use can result in decreased absorption and increased urinary losses of calcium which can cause the loss of bone mineral density. Iron, vitamin A, and potassium are not affected by corticosteroid use.
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