A Patient Who Is NPO (Nothing by Mouth) for Scheduled

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient who is NPO (nothing by mouth) for scheduled surgery has been on long-term oral steroid therapy and should receive a dose of Prednisone 10 mg by mouth at 0600. Which action should the nurse take?

• A)Notify the registered nurse (RN).
• B)Ask why the patient is taking steroid therapy.
• C)Give the oral steroid with a small sip of water.
• D)Contact the pharmacy to obtain an IV equivalent dose.

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