A client admitted with dermatomyositis was started on corticosteroid therapy 5 days ago. Which of the following nursing interventions is of the highest priority based on the potential responses to this drug therapy?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

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A client admitted with dermatomyositis was started on corticosteroid therapy 5 days ago.  Which of the following nursing interventions is of the highest  priority  based on the potential responses to this drug therapy? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

To ensure the client has assistance with ambulation and a call bell in reach at all times

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To educate the client about their risk for infection

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To educate the client that their appetite may increase while on drug therapy

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To ensure the client has serum blood glucose levels checked twice a day

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