175) ANSWER

B) If steroid medication is withdrawn suddenly, a client could die of acute adrenal insufficiency.

RATIONALE

Abrupt cessation of long-term steroid therapy can cause acute adrenal insufficiency, which could lead to death. Options 1 and 4 are incorrect statements. Central nervous system symptoms such as confusion and psychosis are adverse effects of steroids such as prednisone (option 3). Recall knowledge of the pathophysiological process of glucocorticoids. Option 2 is the only correct pathophysiological process of the classification. If this was difficult, review the action of glucocorticoids.