A hospitalized patient has been prescribed dexamethasone (Decadron) for an allergic reaction. Which teaching instruction should the patient be given with discharge relative to this drug?
a. Report blurry vision.
b. Take the medication on an empty stomach.
c. Do not operate heavy machinery.
d. Take this medication with meals.
D
Steroid therapy can cause gastrointestinal discomfort when taken on an empty stomach.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false