A patient diagnosed with spinal shock has been receiving an intravenous steroid for 8 days. Which findings would be the nurse's priority to discuss with the prescriber? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
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Steroids can suppress the immune system, leading to infection (fever), increase blood glucose levels, cause gastrointestinal bleeding (dark stools), and impair wound healing. These findings are concerning and should be discussed with the prescriber.

A Patient Diagnosed with Spinal Shock Has Been Receiving an Intravenous