A Client with Severe Inflammation of the Knee Prescribed a Corticosteroid

A client with severe inflammation of the knee prescribed a corticosteroid asks why they need to return to the clinic for a 10-day follow-up. Which information should the nurse provide the client? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

A) "Your prescribed treatment will be evaluated."
B) "The knee should be re-examined."
C) "Corticosteroids should only be taken for 1 to 3 weeks."
D) "Your prescription may be changed to an NSAID."
E) "You may require additional treatment for several more weeks with a corticosteroid."