The nurse is reviewing the medication history of a preoperative patient who is NPO. The patient is noted to have been on long-term oral steroid therapy. What action should the nurse take?

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The nurse should ensure that the physician is informed of the patient's history of steroid use as the physician may need to adjust the patient's medication regimen accordingly based on the individual patient's needs and the surgery being performed. Holding the medication without physician orders or administering it topically are not appropriate actions without further clarification from the physician. Monitoring vital signs and documenting is important but does not address the specific concern related to the long-term steroid use.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Medication History of a Preoperative