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Title: A patient with severe asthma has taken high-dose glucocorticoids for 2 months. The symptoms have ... Post by: aussiej120 on Jan 24, 2018 A patient with severe asthma has taken high-dose glucocorticoids for 2 months. The symptoms have resolved, and the patient is ready to stop the medication. What patient education would the nurse provide about discontinuing the medication?
a. The dose should be tapered off over 7 to 10 days. b. The drug can be stopped immediately if it is no longer needed. c. The drug must be continued for life. d. An inhaled form of glucocorticoid must be added to the medication regimen. Title: A patient with severe asthma has taken high-dose glucocorticoids for 2 months. The symptoms have ... Post by: tomino on Jan 24, 2018 Content hidden
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