A child with nephrotic syndrome has been placed on prednisone. The nurse knows that for this syndrome, prednisone will be given how often?
1. Daily for 6 weeks, then 6 weeks of alternate-day doses
2. Daily for 1 week
3. On a short-burst schedule
4. Infrequently
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Rationale:
1. Prednisone, a corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory action, is administered daily for 6 weeks followed by 6 weeks of alternate-day doses.
2. Daily for 1 week would not be effective for treating nephrotic syndrome.
3. Short-burst therapy would not be effective for treating nephrotic syndrome.
4. Prednisone is frequently used to treat nephrotic syndrome.
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