A child has been placed on an oral corticosteroid for a rash caused by graft-versus-host disease. The nurse will monitor the child for the common side effects of corticosteroids including:
1. Hyperglycemia.
2. Hepatic toxicity.
3. Seizures.
4. Renal toxicity.
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Rationale 1: Hyperglycemia is a side effect of steroid therapy.
Rationale 2: Hepatic toxicity is not a side effect associated with steroid therapy.
Rationale 3: Seizures are not a side effect associated with steroid therapy.
Rationale 4: Renal toxicity is not a side effect associated with steroid therapy.
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