A Client Will Be Prescribed an Oral Corticosteroid for Treatment

A client will be prescribed an oral corticosteroid for treatment of a rash. The prescriber says, "In order to avoid adverse effects, I am prescribing the smallest amount possible." What other prescribing regimens could the nurse suggest to achieve this same effect?

A) Give the oral medication every other day.
B) Administer a larger dose for a few days and then gradually decrease the dose until the medication is discontinued.
C) Use a topical application instead of an oral product.
D) Start with a small dose and work up to the desired dose.
E) Administer the doses intramuscularly for the first few days of treatment.