A 70-year-old client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has a respiratory infection being treated with antibiotics. The client is also taking oral corticosteroids to assist in decreasing the inflammation in the lungs. The client is prone to:
A) superinfection.
B) respiratory distress.
C) nausea and vomiting.
D) purpura.
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