A child is prescribed oral corticosteroid for a rash caused by graft-versus-host disease. Which should the nurse monitor the child for after administering the drug?
1. Hyperglycemia
2. Hepatic toxicity
3. Seizures
4. Renal toxicity
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Explanation:
1. Hyperglycemia is a side effect of steroid therapy.
2. Hepatic toxicity is not a side effect associated with steroid therapy.
3. Seizures are not a side effect associated with steroid therapy.
4. Renal toxicity is not a side effect associated with steroid therapy.
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