Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
A client is being discharged home post kidney transplant and has been ordered oral prednisone to take at home. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching plan about this medication? Select all the Apply
Correct answer
A,B,C
Rationale
Prednisone suppresses immunity, so avoiding crowds reduces infection risk. Taking it with food minimizes GI irritation, and increased calcium helps prevent bone loss. Decreasing calcium, taking before meals, or increasing potassium-rich foods are not recommended.