A client presents with severe inflammation of the knee. The physician prescribes a corticosteroid and asks the client to return to the office in 10 days for follow-up. How does the nurse explain these instructions?
1. "We need to check to see if this is the correct treatment."
2. "We need to re-examine the knee after a few days of treatment."
3. "Corticosteroids should only be taken for 1 to 3 weeks."
4. "You may be able to change to an NSAID at that visit."
5. "You may need a 3 month prescription for a stronger corticosteroid at that time."
Correct Answer: 2,3,4
Rationale 1: There is no evidence that treatment is not correct.
Rationale 2: It is necessary to see if the treatment is working.
Rationale 3: Corticosteroid therapy can have serious adverse effects if taken for extended periods of time.
Rationale 4: The client should be switched to an NSAID as quickly as possible.
Rationale 5: Corticosteroid therapy should be discontinued after 1–3 weeks.
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