Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 593 of 2368
A client on long-term prednisone reports a mild sore throat but has no fever. Which action is most appropriate?
- Reassure the client that a sore throat is a normal side effect of the drug
- Tell the client to wait until a fever develops before calling the provider
- Report the symptom to the provider because the drug can mask signs of infection
- Advise the client to skip the next dose of prednisone until symptoms resolve
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Correct answer: Report the symptom to the provider because the drug can mask signs of infection
Corticosteroids may mask some signs of infection, and new infections may appear during their use.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Endocrine System: Corticosteroids. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026