Multiple Choice
A patient who has been taking glucocorticoids over the past 3 months for Crohn's disease comes in for a follow-up visit.On assessment,the nurse notes facial edema,thinning extremities,and a fatty deposition (buffalo hump) on the scapular area.The patient reports the symptoms of the Crohn's disease are "somewhat better." What will the nurse expect the treatment to be?
A) Decrease the steroid dosage by one-half.
B) Increase the steroid dosage.
C) Maintain the steroid dosage.
D) Immediately stop the steroid dosage.
Correct Answer:
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