A child has been placed on an oral corticosteroid for a rash caused by graft-versus-host disease. For which of the following should the nurse monitor this child?
1. Hyperglycemia
2. Renal toxicity
3. Hepatic toxicity
4. Seizures
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Rationale:
1. Hyperglycemia is a side effect of steroid therapy.
2. Renal toxicity is not a side effect associated with steroid therapy.
3. Hepatic toxicity is not a side effect associated with steroid therapy.
4. Seizures are not a side effect associated with steroid therapy.
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