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When caring for a client receiving a corticosteroid as part of a chemotherapy regime, the nurse should:
 
  a. monitor the client's potassium level.
  b. report a WBC level of 5,700 cells/mm3.
  c. teach client to monitor weekly temperatures.
  d. report a glucose level of 125 mg/dL.
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6 years ago
ANS: D

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A Incorrect: Potassium levels are not usually affected by corticosteroid therapy.
B Incorrect: This WBC value is within defined limits.
C Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing action.
D Correct: Corticosteroids can increase serum glucose levels and levels above 120 mg/dL should be reported.
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