RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Proctored Exam
A nurse is planning to teach a client about taking prednisone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Prednisone should be taken with food to prevent gastrointestinal irritation. B. Weight gain, not weight loss, is a common side effect due to fluid retention and increased appetite. C. Prednisone should be taken in the morning, as it can cause insomnia if taken at bedtime. D. Prednisone is a corticosteroid that increases the risk of osteoporosis by reducing calcium absorption, so clients should increase dietary calcium and vitamin D intake.
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