A client has been taking corticosteroids.The nurse suspects that the client has a history of adrenocortical insufficiency when the use of which other medication is documented in the record?

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Fludrocortisone is a medication used to manage adrenocortical insufficiency, indicating that the client has a history of this condition. Corticosteroids can suppress the adrenal gland's natural production of cortisol, and the use of fludrocortisone may be necessary to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in individuals with adrenocortical insufficiency. Isosorbide, ciprofloxacin, and metformin are not commonly associated with adrenal function or insufficiency.

A Client Has Been Taking Corticosteroids