Multiple Choice
What important information about taking adrenal drugs is appropriate for the nurse to give a patient?
A) To maximize their absorption, oral drugs should be taken before meals.
B) The patient should rinse the oral cavity after using the steroid inhalers.
C) Corticosteroids should be taken before bedtime to minimize adrenal suppression.
D) The medication is to be immediately discontinued if a weight gain of more than 2.25 kg occurs in 1 week.
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