A patient who is scheduled for a skin test informs the nurse that he has been taking corticosteroids to help control his allergy symptoms. What nursing intervention should the nurse implement?
A) The patient should take his corticosteroids regularly prior to testing.
B) The patient should only be tested for grass, mold, and dust initially.
C) The nurse should have an emergency cart available in case of anaphylaxis during the test.
D) The patients test should be cancelled until he is off his corticosteroids.
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