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A nurse is teaching a client who has been taking prednisone to treat asthma and has a new prescription to discontinue the medication. The nurse should explain to the client to reduce the dose gradually to prevent which of the following adverse effects?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Adrenocortical insufficiency. Gradual tapering of prednisone is necessary to allow the adrenal glands time to resume normal cortisol production. Abrupt discontinuation can lead to adrenal insufficiency due to suppression of the adrenal glands. Rebound pulmonary congestion (choice
A) is not a common adverse effect of prednisone discontinuation. Hyperglycemia (choice
B) is a potential adverse effect of prednisone but is more related to long-term use rather than discontinuation. Severe dehydration (choice
D) is not a direct result of prednisone discontinuation.

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