A client with diabetes is prescribed prednisone for acute asthma exacerbation. The client asks if this medication will affect the blood sugar. What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Your blood sugar might drop unexpectedly."
B) "Your blood sugar will be unaffected."
C) "Your blood sugar might be elevated."
D) "Would you like to speak to the health care provider about this?"
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