The healthcare provider left an order to discontinue prednisone (Deltasone, Meticorten, Orasone, others). The highest priority action for the nurse is to:
a. contact the healthcare provider to determine a tapering schedule.
b. explain to the client that the drug will be immediately stopped.
c. contact the pharmacist to determine a tapering schedule.
d. begin gradually decreasing the prednisone dose.
ANS: A
Prednisone must be tapered to avoid adrenal insufficiency.
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