What instructions will the nurse give the patient who is started on systemic steroids for the exacerbation of asthma? 2 Points “Your corticosteroid inhalant therapy will be discontinued while you take these steroids orally” “The full therapeutic benefit from these systemic steroids may require up to 4 weeks of therapy for maximum benefit” “Your bronchodilator inhalant agents will be discontinued while you take these steroids orally” “These steroids are given to allow easier breathing with less effort by decreasing pulmonary inflammation”
