The patient is receiving corticosteroid treatment for neurologic alterations.The patient should be routinely monitored for what common complication of this type of therapy?

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Hyperglycemia is a common complication in patients receiving corticosteroids.Needs for protein and calories are increased by infection and fever,as may occur in the patient with encephalitis or meningitis.Needs for protein,calories,zinc,and vitamin C are increased during wound healing,as occurs in trauma patients and patients with pressure ulcers.

The Patient Is Receiving Corticosteroid Treatment for Neurologic Alterations