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The client with type 2 diabetes is prescribed prednisone, a steroid, for an acute exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Which intervention should the nurse discuss with the client?

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Rationale: Prednisone can elevate blood glucose levels, particularly in diabetic patients, so monitoring and reporting elevated glucose (>160 mg/dL) is critical to prevent hyperglycemia complications. Moon face is a side effect but less urgent, and steroids should be taken with food to reduce gastric irritation.

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