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4. CORRECT - The most important teaching for this client is to explain the precise schedule to follow for stopping the prescribed prednisone. Dose adjustment is required before surgery. However, the drug needs to be gradually decreased to prevent withdrawal symptoms and to promote adrenal recovery.

2. CORRECT - The nurse should recognize the client's collective symptoms as an indication of hypoglycemia. Therefore, it is most appropriate to obtain a blood glucose level and respond accordingly. The nurse must remember that epinephrine is a drug that will antagonize hypoglycemic effects. Other drugs to consider are corticosteroids and thyroid hormones.

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