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