The nurse is teaching the family of a school-age client diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease on the administration of prednisone at home
At which time should the nurse instruct the parents to provide the medication to the client?
A) 1 hour before meals
B) At bedtime
C) With meals
D) Between meals
Answer: C
Prednisone, a corticosteroid, can cause gastric irritation. It should be administered with meals to reduce the gastric irritation. It should not be given on an empty stomach.
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