The nurse determines that a client taking a parenteral corticosteroid drug understands a key adverse effect by stating that which of the following symptoms is important to report?

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Fever can be a sign of infection, which is a common adverse effect associated with long-term use of parenteral corticosteroid drugs. Leg pain, hair loss, and thickened nails are not commonly associated with this type of medication.

The Nurse Determines That a Client Taking a Parenteral Corticosteroid