A client has been prescribed long-term corticosteroid therapy.What should the nurse instruct the client about the potential effects of this medication regimen?
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Long-term corticosteroid therapy can have several potential side effects, including hyperglycemia, increased susceptibility to infections, and osteoporosis. Therefore, the nurse should instruct the client to have their blood glucose level checked frequently, to avoid crowds and being around others with respiratory infections, and to avoid falling or any other type of injury to the bones. Increasing the intake of green leafy vegetables and fiber may also be beneficial, but these are not the most important instructions for this client.

A Client Has Been Prescribed Long-Term Corticosteroid Therapy