A child with nephrotic syndrome has been placed on prednisone.The nurse knows that for this syndrome,prednisone will be given how often?

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Prednisone is the main treatment for nephrotic syndrome and is given on a daily basis for 6 weeks, followed by 6 weeks of alternate-day doses. This helps to reduce inflammation and the amount of protein in the urine. Short-burst schedule and infrequent doses are not common for this syndrome. A daily dose for only 1 week is not enough for the treatment of nephrotic syndrome.

A Child with Nephrotic Syndrome Has Been Placed on Prednisone