A patient is receiving a corticosteroid inhaler for treatment of asthma. When teaching the patient regarding possible complications of this form of treatment, the nurse would include which of the following?
A) Weight loss
B) Skin rash
C) Thrush
D) Hypoglycemia
Ans: C
Feedback: A spacer should be used with inhaled corticosteroids and the patient should rinse the mouth after administration to prevent thrush, a common complication of inhaled corticosteroid use. A skin rash does not typically occur with inhaled corticosteroids. Systemic corticosteroids can cause weight gain and hyperglycemia.
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