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VATI ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for prednisone for rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Take the medication with food to prevent gastrointestinal upset. Prednisone can irritate the stomach lining, leading to gastrointestinal upset. Taking it with food can help reduce this side effect.
Choice A is incorrect because abruptly stopping prednisone can lead to withdrawal symptoms.
Choice C is incorrect as prednisone is more likely to cause weight gain.
Choice D is incorrect because prednisone can increase sensitivity to sunlight, but avoiding exposure is not necessary; instead, sun protection measures should be taken.
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