Which information obtained by the nurse in the endocrine clinic about a patient who has been taking prednisone (Deltasone) 40 mg daily for 3 weeks is most important to report to the health care provider?
A) Patient's blood pressure is 148/94 mm Hg.
B) Patient has bilateral 2+ pitting ankle edema.
C) Patient stopped taking the medication 2 days ago.
D) Patient has not been taking the prescribed vitamin D.
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