A patient has just received a new prescription for a corticosteroid medication. The nurse is educating a patient on symptoms to report to the health care provider
When providing this education, the nurse will inform the patient to report (Select all that apply.)
a. productive cough.
b. dyspnea.
c. confusion.
d. chest pain.
e. weight gain.
ANS: A, B, C, D, E
Symptoms to be reported when on a corticosteroid include productive cough, dyspnea, confusion, chest pain, and weight gain.
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