177. A community health nurse is educating a patient about a new prescription for a steroid (e.g., prednisone). The patient asks if they can stop taking it once they feel better. What is the medicinal recommendation?
A.
Advise stopping immediately if feeling better
B.
Educate on the importance of gradual tapering of steroids to prevent adrenal insufficiency, and to never stop abruptly without physician's order
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C.
Advise taking more if feeling better
D.
Tell them it's safe to stop suddenly
📖 Additional Information
Advise stopping immediately if feeling better
Educate on the importance of gradual tapering of steroids to prevent adrenal insufficiency, and to never stop abruptly without physician's order
