During the posttransplantation period,a patient received tacrolimus (Prograf).The nurse would monitor this patient for the development of which adverse effects? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
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Tacrolimus can cause hyperglycemia, so the nurse should monitor the patient's blood glucose levels closely. In addition, the patient is at risk for infection due to the immunosuppressive effects of tacrolimus, so the nurse should monitor for signs of infection and take appropriate precautions to prevent infection. Congestive heart failure, nausea and vomiting, and hair loss are not commonly associated with tacrolimus use.

During the Posttransplantation Period,a Patient Received Tacrolimus (Prograf)