A Client Is Taking Prednisone to Prevent Transplant Rejection

question 16

Multiple Choice

A client is taking prednisone to prevent transplant rejection.What instruction by the nurse is most important?

• A) "Avoid large crowds and people who are ill."
• B) "Check over-the-counter meds for acetaminophen."
• C) "Take this medicine exactly as prescribed."
• D) "You have a higher risk of developing cancer."

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Definitions:

Harry Stack Sullivan

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