A Patient Is Taking High Doses of Prednisone to Control

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient is taking high doses of prednisone to control the symptoms of an acute exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus. When teaching the patient about the use of prednisone, which information is most important for the nurse to include?

• A) Call the doctor if you experience any mood alterations with the prednisone.
• B) Do not stop taking the prednisone suddenly; it should be decreased gradually.
• C) Weigh yourself daily to monitor for weight gain caused by water or increased fat.
• D) Check your temperature daily because prednisone can hide signs of infection.

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