NCLEX Question of the Day
Reduction of Risk Potential QID 368
When caring for a client on chronic corticosteroid therapy, what should the nurse include in the plan of care to reduce the risk of osteoporosis?
Explanation
Chronic corticosteroid use increases the risk of osteoporosis due to decreased calcium absorption and increased bone resorption. Encouraging weight-bearing exercises can help maintain bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Corticosteroids should not be administered on an empty stomach to avoid gastric irritation; a low-sodium diet helps manage fluid retention, not osteoporosis prevention; and while limiting fluid may reduce edema, it does not impact bone density.
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