The nurse is assessing a patient for adverse effects of long-term glucocorticoid therapy. Which condition would most likely be present?
a. Dehydration
b. Hypotension
c. Osteoporosis
d. Thrombocytopenia
ANS: C
Long-term glucocorticoid therapy may produce osteoporosis. Dehydration, hypotension, and thrombocytopenia are not adverse effects of long-term glucocorticoid therapy.
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