Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
The nurse is teaching a client prescribed prednisolone. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Prednisolone should be taken in the morning with food to align with cortisol rhythms and minimize gastrointestinal upset. Afternoon, bedtime, or empty-stomach dosing increases side effects or reduces efficacy.