[Expert Solution]: A client with COPD controlled with…

A client with COPD controlled with long-term corticosteroids has developed an infection following bowel surgery. The nurse anticipated this complication since steroids: cause hypoglycemia in most clients.cause hypoglycemia in most clients. can result in fluid retention and hypotension.can result in fluid retention and hypotension. impair the phagocytic property of leukocytes.impair the phagocytic property of leukocytes. are considered anti-anabolic, and long term therapy can cause muscle bulking.are considered anti-anabolic, and long term therapy can cause muscle bulking.