An 8-year-old child with asthma is being switched from parenteral steroid therapy to a daily dose of oral prednisone. Which of the following instructions would the nurse give to the parents

A. Have the child take the dose with meals to prevent gastric irritation.
B. Make sure the pill is given intact to maintain the enteric coating.
C. Administer the dose before bedtime to minimize side effects.
D. Give the medication according to the child’s response.