A nurse is planning care for a patient taking long-term hydrocortisone replacement therapy.Which of the following findings is indicative of a masked infection?

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Hydrocortisone, a corticosteroid, can suppress the immune system and mask signs of infection. A low-grade oral temperature in a patient taking long-term hydrocortisone could indicate a masked infection, as the usual inflammatory response (including fever) may be diminished.

A Nurse Is Planning Care for a Patient Taking Long-Term