The patient is diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica and is placed on steroids. A concern for this patient is that he will stop taking the medication as soon as he starts to feel better
Why must the nurse emphasize the need for continued adherence to the prescribed medication?
A) To avoid complications of giant cell arteritis, such as deafness
B) To avoid complications of small cell arteritis such as osteoporosis
C) To avoid complications of small cell arteritis such as degenerative joint disease
D) To avoid complications of giant cell arteritis, such as blindness
Ans: D
Feedback: The nurse must emphasize to the patient the need for continued adherence to the prescribed medication regimen to avoid complications of giant cell arteritis, such as blindness. Options A, B, and C are incorrect.
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