A patient who is receiving daily steroids for the control of a condition calls the nurse to ask advice about whether a small child who has been exposed to influenza should come and visit because she has not had any symptoms.What is the most appropriate response by the office nurse?

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Patients who are taking steroids have a weakened immune system and are at a higher risk of developing infections. It is possible for the small child who has been exposed to influenza to be contagious even before they develop symptoms. Therefore, it is important to avoid any unnecessary exposure to possible infectious organisms. The nurse should advise the patient that the child should not visit at this time.

A Patient Who Is Receiving Daily Steroids for the Control