175) A client has been receiving high doses of glucocorticoids for several weeks. The client asks the nurse when he can stop taking the medication. The nurse's response incorporates which of the following information?
A) Even at high doses, adverse reactions are unlikely if the medication is abruptly withdrawn.
B) If steroid medication is withdrawn suddenly, a client could die of acute adrenal insufficiency.
C) The client could experience severe psychological symptoms when the medication is withdrawn.
D) Tapering of the medication requires daily assessment of serum chemistries.
A) Even at high doses, adverse reactions are unlikely if the medication is abruptly withdrawn.
B) If steroid medication is withdrawn suddenly, a client could die of acute adrenal insufficiency.
C) The client could experience severe psychological symptoms when the medication is withdrawn.
D) Tapering of the medication requires daily assessment of serum chemistries.
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