A Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Develops Cushing's Syndrome

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease develops Cushing's syndrome related to long-term steroid use. The physician writes an order to discontinue the steroids. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A)Monitor the patient's blood glucose level.
• B)Monitor the patient's weight daily.
• C)Instruct the patient to report worsening respiratory symptoms.
• D)Question the order.

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