Which intervention is appropriate for a child receiving high doses of steroids?
A) Limit activity and receive home schooling.
B) Increase the amount of carbohydrates in the diet.
C) Substitute a killed virus vaccine for live virus vaccines.
D) Monitor for seizure activity.

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The child on high doses of steroids should not receive live virus vaccines because of immunosuppression.Limiting activity and home schooling are not routine for a child receiving high doses of steroids.Children on high doses of steroids sometimes get carbohydrate intolerance; the diet should not contain high levels of carbohydrates.Children on steroids are not typically at risk for seizures.

Which Intervention Is Appropriate for a Child Receiving High Doses