A patient is receiving hydrocortisone 40 mg PO daily for treatment of severe autoimmune inflammation. Which of the following nursing interventions is most important to implement?
A) Increase dietary sodium.
B) Limit dietary protein.
C) Assess BUN and creatinine regularly.
D) Implement infection control measures.
D
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Corticosteroids create a risk for infection due to immune suppression; infection control measures are a priority. When taking hydrocortisone daily, the patient should limit dietary sodium due to fluid retention. The patient should maintain a diet high in protein. The patient should not alter fluid intake unless the patient shows signs of fluid volume overload. Renal function may or may not be an assessment priority.
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