Experiencing GI distress
A male client reports to the nurse that he is experiencing GI distress from high dose of a corticosteroid and is planning to stop taking the medication. In response to the clients statement what nursing action is most important for the nurse to take?
m. Encourage the client to take medication with food to decrease GI distress
n. Advice the client that the medication should be stopped gradually rather than abruptly.
o. Review the clients dosing schedule to ensure he is taking the prescribed amount
p. Assess the client for other indication of adverse effects of corticosteroid
