A pediatric patient is receiving asparaginase (Elspar).What manifestations would lead the nurse to determine that the child is having a possible side effect from this drug? (Select all that apply.)

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Some common side effects of Elspar include seizures,hyperglycemia,nausea/vomiting,rashes,coagulation abnormalities,hepatotoxicity,pancreatitis,and anaphylaxis.Blistering is common with daunorubicin (Daunomycin).Hypokalemia is seen with carboplatin (Paraplatin).Shortness of breath could be seen with bleomycin (Blenoxane),which causes pulmonary fibrosis and pneumonitis.

A Pediatric Patient Is Receiving Asparaginase (Elspar)