Ms. TW is a 47 year old female with known rheumatoid arthritis (RA). She was s placed on prednisone 5 mg PO qd. In teaching the patient about her medication, it would be important for the nurse practitioner to include what information?
When the symptoms of arthritis subside, she will be able to quit taking her medication.
Increase fluid intake is important to prevent renal damage by the steroids
The medication should be taken about 30 minutes before eating
It is important to take the medication as prescribed, even after the redness and swelling decrease
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