A patient who has been taking a glucocorticoid for several months arrives in the clinic. The nurse notes that the patient's cheeks appear full and that a prominent hump of fat is present on the upper back. The nurse will ask the provider to order which test(s) ?
A) Liver function tests
B) Serum electrolytes
C) Tuberculin skin test
D) Vitamin D levels
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