A patient is admitted with an acute exacerbation of bronchitis and emphysema.Intravenous SoluMedrol is to be administered every six hours.Which nursing diagnosis best reflects the nurse's concern related to adverse effects?
A) Injury, risk for related to fractures associated with steroid-driven bone demineralization
B) Decreased Cardiac Output, risk for related to hypertension associated with steroid-driven fluid retention
C) Disturbed Sleep Patterns, risk for related to circadian rhythm disruption associated with around-the-clock steroid administration
D) Impaired Oral Mucous Membranes, risk for related to effects of steroid administration
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