The nurse is caring for a client receiving Prednisone. Which finding requires action before the medication is given?

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D. teach the client to taper the medication as prescribed — Chronic corticosteroids should not be stopped abruptly because adrenal suppression can occur. Tapering is needed as prescribed.

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A. recommend taking it with grapefruit juice to increase absorption

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B. advise taking it only on symptomatic days

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C. encourage stopping it suddenly to prevent weight gain