When a patient who takes metformin (Glucophage)to manage type 2 diabetes develops an allergic rash from an unknown cause,the health care provider prescribes prednisone. The nurse will anticipate that the patient may

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Glucose levels increase when patients are taking corticosteroids,and insulin may be required to control blood glucose. Hypoglycemia is not a side effect of prednisone. Rashes are not an adverse effect caused by taking metformin and prednisone simultaneously. The patient may have an increased appetite when taking prednisone but will not need a diet that is higher in calories.

When a Patient Who Takes Metformin (Glucophage)to Manage Type 2