ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 Proctored Exam
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who is receiving prednisolone. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
Explanation & Rationale
The correct answer is Choice B.Choice A rationalePrednisolone can cause hypertension, not hypotension.Choice B rationaleProlonged wound healing is a known side effect of corticosteroids like prednisolone due to their immunosuppressive effects.Choice C rationaleRenal failure is not a common side effect of prednisolone.Choice D rationaleStevens-Johnson syndrome is not commonly associated with prednisolone.
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