Which teaching tips should be included when instructing parents on hydrocortisone administration?
1. Maintain prescribed administration times.
2. Never discontinue medication abruptly.
3. Injections might be necessary when unable to take by mouth.
4. Lower doses are needed during illness.
5. Keep an emergency kit with the child at all times.
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,5
Rationale: Maintaining prescribed administration times is important, as they follow the normal body release of cortisol. Abruptly discontinuing a steroid is not recommended. Giving injections when unable to take by mouth and during emergencies is important to maintain cortisol levels. Higher, not lower, doses are needed during illness.
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