The nurse is preparing teaching for a client ordered on long-term treatment with corticosteroids.As part of the teaching about side effects, the nurse should inform the client that which body function is primarily affected?
A)Absorption
B)Appetite
C)Metabolism
D)Excretion

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Corticosteroids primarily affect metabolism. They can lead to changes in glucose metabolism (increasing the risk of diabetes), fat metabolism (leading to changes in body fat distribution), and protein metabolism (affecting muscle mass and strength).

The Nurse Is Preparing Teaching for a Client Ordered on Long-Term