What medication should the nurse be prepared to administer for the client who is experiencing transplant rejection?
A. Methylprednisolone
B. Cyclosporine
C. Azithromycin
D. Auranofin
A
Clients with transplant rejection may be treated with IV doses of methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol).
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