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Average Score: 64%
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The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of prednisone to a client with rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Prednisone, a corticosteroid, can cause gastric irritation, so taking it with food minimizes GI upset. Empty stomach (A) increases irritation, stopping abruptly (B) risks adrenal crisis, and potassium (D) is relevant for diuretics, not corticosteroids.