The Nurse Provides Medication Teaching to a Client with Primary

The nurse provides medication teaching to a client with primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease) who is prescribed hydrocortisone 10 mg by mouth 3 times a day.  Which instructions should be included in the client's teaching plan?  Select all that apply.

A) "Discontinue hydrocortisone if you note mood changes or disruptions in behavior."
B) "Make an appointment with an optometrist yearly to assess for cataracts."
C) "Report even a low-grade fever to the health care provider (HCP) immediately."
D) "Report signs of hyperglycemia, including increased urine, hunger, and thirst."
E) "Take the medication on an empty stomach."
F) "The dose of hydrocortisone may need to be decreased during times of stress."

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