Corticosteroid use for a spinal cord injury may lead to significant complications, particularly if:
A) the patient is younger than 45 years of age.
B) it is initiated less than 3 hours after the injury.
C) the patient is also taking beta-blocker medications.
D) the injury is accompanied by penetrating trauma.
Answer: D) the injury is accompanied by penetrating trauma.
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