What is it important to assess in a child receiving prednisone to treat nephrotic syndrome?
a. Infection
b. Urinary retention
c. Easy bruising
d. Hypoglycemia
ANS: A
Prednisone depresses the immune response and increases susceptibility to infection. Because steroids mask signs of infection, the child must be assessed for more subtle symptoms of illness.
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