A client is taking long-term corticosteroids for myasthenia gravis.What teaching is most important?

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Corticosteroids reduce immune function,so clients taking these medications must avoid being exposed to illness.Long-term use can lead to secondary diabetes,but the client would not need to start checking blood glucose unless diabetes had been detected.Corticosteroids do not affect the effectiveness of contraception.Wearing well-fitting shoes would be important to avoid injury,but not just because the client takes corticosteroids.

A Client Is Taking Long-Term Corticosteroids for Myasthenia Gravis