The nurse is providing teaching for a patient who will use intranasal dexamethasone (Decadron) after discharge home from the hospital.What information is important to include when teaching this patient about this drug?
A) "Dexamethasone may be used for year-round symptoms."
B) "Dexamethasone should be discontinued after 30 days."
C) "Dexamethasone should not be taken with antihistamines."
D) "Dexamethasone should not cause systemic steroid side effects."
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