Health teaching for the client receiving prednisone (Deltasone, Meticorten, Orasone, others) to decrease the inflammatory effects related to arthritis includes which instruction?
a. Instruct the patient that the dose can be stopped as needed.
b. Advise the patient to avoid foods rich in potassium.
c. Inform the patient that prednisone should be taken between meals and without food.
d. Teach the client the signs and symptoms of excessive use of glucocorticoids.
ANS: D
It is important to teach clients the signs and symptoms of excessive use.
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