NCLEX RN Exam Practice Practice Question
A client with a history of chronic lymphocytic leukemia is prescribed prednisone. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prednisone, a corticosteroid, commonly causes weight gain due to fluid retention and increased appetite.
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