The nurse is administering a prescribed dose of dexamethasone (Decadron) to a client following cranial surgery. Which of the following interventions would the nurse perform to assess for a common side effect of this medication?
A) Monitor for hair loss.
B) Monitor laboratory test results for hyperkalemia.
C) Assess for decreased skin turgor.
D) Obtain a prescription for blood glucose monitoring.
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