A Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Is Being Discharged on Glucocorticoid

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Multiple Choice

A patient with type 2 diabetes is being discharged on glucocorticoid (prednisone) therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. Which information will the nurse include in discharge teaching? (Select all that apply.)

• A) "Daily, single-dose therapy should be taken in the morning."
• B) "The metabolic needs of your body will be increased."
• C) "Steroids should never be abruptly discontinued."
• D) "Signs and symptoms of infections may not be evident."
• E) "Blood glucose levels will be elevated on corticosteroid therapy."

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