A patient has been taking prednisone for several weeks after experiencing a hypersensitivity reaction. To prevent adrenal insufficiency, the nurse should ensure that the patient knows to do which of the following?
A. Slowly taper down the dose of prednisone, as ordered.
B. Take the drug concurrent with levothyroxine (Synthroid).
C. Gradually replace the prednisone with an OTC alternative.
D. Take each dose of prednisone with a dose of calcium chloride.
