A Patient with an Exacerbation of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient with an exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is taking prednisone (Deltasone) 40 mg daily. Which of these assessment data obtained by the nurse indicate that the patient is experiencing a side effect of the medication?

• A) The patient has experienced a recent 5-pound weight loss.
• B) The patient's erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) has increased.
• C) The patient's blood glucose is 166 mg/dl.
• D) The patient has no improvement in symptoms.

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