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    Ati lpn med surg proctored exam(metabolismhoemastasis)

    A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Prednisone is a corticosteroid that can increase blood glucose, not decrease it. B. Feeling hungrier is a common side effect of prednisone due to its effects on metabolism and appetite stimulation. C. Prednisone does not typically decrease range of motion; it is often used to reduce inflammation and improve mobility. D. Prednisone can suppress the immune system and may actually mask fever rather than cause it.

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