Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who is receiving prednisolone.For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Prolonged wound healing. Nurses should monitor for this adverse effect because it can indicate impaired tissue repair, which can lead to infection or delayed recovery. Hypotension (A) is a common side effect of certain medications but is not specific to wound healing. Renal failure (C) and Stevens-Johnson syndrome (D) are serious adverse effects that require monitoring, but they are not directly related to wound healing. Other choices are not provided, but focusing on wound healing is crucial for patient recovery.