Question

1. A nurse is providing teaching to client who is on glucocorticoid therapy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

1. “I have my eyes examined annually.”
2. “I consistently take my medication between 8 and 9 each evening.”
3. “I take a calcium and vitamin D supplement daily.”
4. I limit my intake of foods with potassium

Answer 1

Answers

The answer is option C- “I take a calcium and vitamin D supplement daily.”

Option C is the right answer because the use of glucocorticoids will decrease intestinal calcium absorption and increase renal calcium excretion. Also, glucocorticoids will enhance bone resorption and decrease bone formation, thereby decreasing the bone mass and increasing the risk of developing fractures. Vitamin D supplementation is important in patients with glucocorticoid therapy to prevent the formation of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.