A child is receiving Prednisone to help manage his nephrotic syndrome. What type of education should the family receive about the administration of prednisone?
1. Corticosteroid therapy begins after the BUN and serum creatinine elevation occurs.
2. Prednisone should be administered orally once daily for the next three weeks.
3. The child will be put on taper with a dose of prednisone, changing after six weeks to a decreased dosage.
4. The child will need to be discontinued quickly so that his growth and development is not hindered.
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1. Corticosteroid therapy will not influence the BUN or creatinine levels.
2. Prednisone can be given in IV form.
3. Tapering of prednisone will be the most effective treatment management for the disease process.
4. Discontinuing the therapy quickly can cause the body to perform life-threating events.
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