Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about taking high doses of oral glucocorticoids for over ten years to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Monitor for compression fractures of the back and neck: Long-term use of glucocorticoids increases the risk of osteoporosis, leading to compression fractures. Monitoring for these complications is critical for early intervention.