Question

which side effects should the nurse monitor for a client who is receiving dexamethasone following neurosurgery? (select all that apply.) select all that apply mood swings. decreased appetite. increased weight gain. serum glucose level of 65 mg/dl. delayed incisional wound healing. serum hemoglobin level of 9 mg/dl. multiple choice - multiple answer to answer this item, choose a single answer or multiple answers.

Explanation:

Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids can cause mood swings (due to effects on the nervous system), increased weight gain (due to increased appetite and fluid retention, not decreased appetite), delayed wound healing (impairs immune and healing processes), and can increase blood glucose (so a low glucose level of 65 mg/dl is not a side effect here, and hemoglobin level of 9 mg/dl is anemia - not a direct side effect of dexamethasone in this context). So the correct options are mood swings, increased weight gain, and delayed incisional wound healing.

Answer:

A. Mood swings, C. Increased weight gain, E. Delayed incisional wound healing