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A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving long-term treatment with oral doses of prednisone. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Osteoporosis. Prednisone is a corticosteroid medication that can lead to bone loss and increase the risk of osteoporosis with long-term use. The rationale: Prednisone inhibits calcium absorption and bone formation, resulting in decreased bone density. Monitoring for osteoporosis is crucial to prevent fractures. Hypoglycemia (
A) is not a common adverse effect of prednisone but hyperglycemia is. Hyperreflexia (
B) is not typically associated with prednisone. Inflammatory bowel disease (
D) is not an adverse effect of prednisone, as it is actually used to treat inflammatory conditions.

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