The mother of a 5-year-old child taking prednisone for nephrotic syndrome tells the nurse he needs to get immunizations to enter kindergarten.The nurse clarifies that while on prednisone,immunizations:
A) can interfere with the treatment for nephrosis.
B) require that the child have antibiotic coverage.
C) can be given in smaller, divided doses.
D) should be delayed.

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No vaccinations or immunizations should be administered while the disease is active and during immunosuppressive therapy.

The Mother of a 5-Year-Old Child Taking Prednisone for Nephrotic