The mother of a 5-year-old child taking prednisone for nephrotic syndrome tells the nurse he needs to get immunizations to enter kindergarten.What does the nurse clarify about receiving immunizations while on prednisone?
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