The nurse is developing a plan of care for an 84-year-old diabetic patient who is receiving oral hydrocortisone 40 mg daily for treatment of arthritis. What is this patient's priority nursing intervention?
A) Increasing sodium in diet
B) Restricting protein in diet
C) Increasing fluids to 2,000 mL/d
D) Monitoring blood glucose levels frequently
D
Feedback:
Caution should be used in patients with diabetes because the glucose-elevating effects disrupt glucose control. More frequent blood sugar monitoring is this patient's priority intervention. Sodium, protein, and fluid intake do not need to be altered.
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