The LPN answers the phone call of a client who has been taking prednisolone (Prelone) for the treatment of an acute flare of systemic lupus erythematosus. The client says,
"The doctor said something about stopping this medication but I can't remember what she said." Which response by the nurse is best?
A. "It is important to taper steroid medications slowly, so the tapering schedule should have been part of the prescription and will be written on the label."
B. "Once you need to start taking steroids, you usually stay on them indefinitely."
C. "I will have to check your chart and call you back next week."
D. "What did the pharmacy tell you about the medication?"
A
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