Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A child with acute exacerbation of Crohn disease prescribed prednisoneA child is experiencing an acute exacerbation of Crohn disease for which she is prescribed prednisone. The nurse teaches the parents and child about this medication. Which statement by the parents indicates that the teaching was successful?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: "We should not stop this medication abruptly." This is the correct statement because prednisone is a corticosteroid that should not be stopped suddenly to avoid potential withdrawal symptoms and adrenal insufficiency. Choice A is incorrect because weight gain is more common with prednisone use. Choice B is incorrect because prednisone helps reduce inflammation, not necessarily abdominal cramping. Choice D is incorrect as the medication being seen in the stool is not a common side effect of prednisone.