Abatacept (Orencia) is prescribed for a patient with severe rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse checks the patient's medical history, knowing that this medication would need to be used cautiously if which condition is present?
A) Coronary artery disease
B) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
C) Diabetes mellitus
D) Hypertension
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