A child with a chronic adrenocortical insufficiency is receiving Hydrocortisone BID. Nursing considerations related to the administration of this medication include which of the following?
1. Take 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.
2. Mix the medication with milk or formula.
3. Take the medication with food.
4. Administer the medication by injection.
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1. The medication should be taken with meals.
2. Milk or formula may increase the rate of vomiting, so the medication should be taken with food.
3. The administration of hydrocortisone with food will help decrease the amount of nausea that a child could have with the dose.
4. The medication is taken orally.
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