What should the nurse include in a teaching plan for the mother of a toddler who will be taking prednisone for several months?
a. The medication should be taken between meals.
b. The medication needs to be discontinued because of the risks associated with
long-term usage.
c. The medication should not be stopped abruptly.
d. The medication may lower blood glucose, so the mother needs to observe for
signs of hypoglycemia.
C
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A Prednisone should be taken with food to minimize or prevent gastrointestinal
bleeding.
B Although there are adverse effects from long-term steroid use, the medication
must not be discontinued without consulting a physician. Acute adrenal
insufficiency can occur if the medication is withdrawn abruptly. The dosage
needs to be tapered.
C The dosage must be tapered before the drug is discontinued to allow the gradual
return of function in the pituitary-adrenal axis.
D The medication puts the child at risk for hyperglycemia.
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