A patient with an exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis ( RA ) is taking prednisone ( Deltasone ) 40 mg daily. Which of these assessment data obtained by the nurse indicate that the patient is experiencing a side effect of the medication?
A) The patient's blood glucose is 165 mg/dL.
B) The patient has no improvement in symptoms.
C) The patient has experienced a recent 5-pound weight loss.
D) The patient's erythrocyte sedimentation rate ( ESR ) has increased.
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