A patient taking high doses of a glucocorticoid develops weakness in the muscles of the upper arms and in the legs. What will the nurse do?
A) Contact the provider to ask about reducing the dose.
B) Encourage the patient to restrict sodium intake.
C) Reassure the patient that this is an expected side effect.
D) Tell the patient to stop taking the drug.
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