A patient who has been taking 30 mg of prednisone daily for the last 10 days reports crying more often and then suddenly getting angry at small issues.What is your best action?
A) Document the patient's response as the only action.
B) Hold the next dose and notify the prescriber immediately.
C) Reassure the patient that this is an expected drug response.
D) Suggest that the patient see a counselor or attend an anger management class.
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