Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 2224 of 2368

A client with diabetes mellitus is starting oral prednisone. Which effect should the nurse monitor for?

  1. Increased blood glucose
  2. Decreased blood glucose
  3. Decreased appetite
  4. Hyponatremia
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Correct answer: Increased blood glucose

Corticosteroids increase blood glucose levels and can suppress signs of infection.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Respiratory System: CORTICOSTERIODS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026