A patient is receiving immunosuppressive drugs following a living related-donor kidney transplant.To monitor for corticosteroid-related complications,the nurse teaches the patient to report which of the following?

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Corticosteroids, a common component of immunosuppressive therapy following organ transplantation, can lead to complications such as osteoporosis and avascular necrosis, particularly affecting weight-bearing joints like the hips and knees. Patients should be advised to report joint pain as it may indicate these complications.

A Patient Is Receiving Immunosuppressive Drugs Following a Living Related-Donor