ATI Pharmacology 215

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A client with type 2 diabetes has been treated for severe bronchitis and has been on intravenous corticosteroids and antibiotics for the past week. The bronchitis symptoms have resolved, but the nurse notes that the client's blood glucose level is elevated. What is the most likely reason for this increase?

A. The corticosteroids may have caused an increase in glucose levels. B. The type 2 diabetes has now converted to type 1. C. The bronchitis has made the tissues less sensitive to insulin. D. The antibiotics may have caused an increase in glucose levels.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: The corticosteroids may have caused an increase in glucose levels. Corticosteroids are known to increase blood glucose levels by promoting gluconeogenesis, inhibiting glucose uptake by cells, and reducing insulin sensitivity. These effects can lead to hyperglycemia in individuals with diabetes. The other choices are incorrect because: B: Type 2 diabetes does not convert to type 1 diabetes; C: While bronchitis can lead to stress-induced hyperglycemia, it does not directly cause insulin resistance; D: Antibiotics do not typically cause significant increases in blood glucose levels.

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