After a bone marrow transplant, a client develops GVHD and is readmitted to the hospital. The nurse intervenes to prevent which potential complication of treatment for GVHD?
A) Anorexia
B) Bleeding
C) Hypoglycemia
D) Infection

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The standard treatments for GVHD include high doses of methylprednisolone, antithymocyte globulin, antilymphocyte globulin, cyclosporine, and anti-T-cell immunotoxins. These agents all cause immunosuppression and hence the client must be protected from infection. Hyperglycemia often occurs with high-dose steroid therapy.

After a Bone Marrow Transplant, a Client Develops GVHD and Is