150. A 7-year-old child with an acute asthma exacerbation is prescribed a systemic corticosteroid (e.g., prednisone). What medicinal education is critical for the nurse to provide to the parents?
A.
Discontinue when symptoms improve.
B.
Administer the full prescribed course, and discuss potential side effects (e.g., mood changes, increased appetite) and weaning if prescribed.
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C.
Use as a rescue inhaler.
D.
Take only when coughing.
📖 Additional Information
Discontinue when symptoms improve.
Administer the full prescribed course, and discuss potential side effects (e.g., mood changes, increased appetite) and weaning if prescribed.
