Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
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The physician has ordered Prednisone 50 mg daily to promote diuresis in a client with nephrotic syndrome. The nurse should administer the medication:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Prednisone, a steroid, should be given with a snack or meal to prevent gastric irritation. Answer C would cause pain and gastric upset, making it incorrect. Answers A and D do not include providing food with the medication, so they are incorrect.