The nurse is planning discharge instructions for a patient recovering from surgery to debulk a brain tumor. What is the rationale for teaching the patient about self-monitoring of capillary blood glucose level?

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Steroid medications, which are commonly prescribed to manage brain swelling after surgery, can increase blood glucose levels. Patients need to monitor their glucose levels to manage potential hyperglycemia.

The Nurse Is Planning Discharge Instructions for a Patient Recovering