A Child with Nephrotic Syndrome Has Been Placed on Prednisone

question 7

Multiple Choice

A child with nephrotic syndrome has been placed on prednisone.The nurse knows that for this syndrome,prednisone will be given how often?

• A)Daily for 6 weeks,then 6 weeks of alternate-day doses
• B)Daily for 1 week
• C)On a short-burst schedule
• D)Infrequently

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