Multiple Choice
A client with systemic lupus erythematosus has a prescription for 2 weeks of high-dose prednisone therapy. When teaching the client about the prednisone, which of the following information is most important for the nurse to include?
A) Call the doctor if you experience any mood alterations with the prednisone.
B) Do not stop taking the prednisone suddenly; it should be decreased gradually.
C) A weight-bearing exercise program will help minimize the risk for osteoporosis.
D) Weigh yourself daily to monitor for weight gain caused by water or increased fat.
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