A client is being tapered from a systemic corticosteroid.The nurse would alert the physician that the client is not tolerated dosage tapering if which of the following symptoms is noted?

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Lethargy is a symptom of adrenal insufficiency, which can occur if the client is not able to tolerate tapering of systemic corticosteroids. Hyperactivity, insomnia, and hyperglycemia are not necessarily indicative of adrenal insufficiency.

A Client Is Being Tapered from a Systemic Corticosteroid