A patient is prescribed a monoclonal antibody after an allograft on the left thigh. What does the use of this medication suggest to the nurse?

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Monoclonal antibodies are often used in transplant patients to prevent rejection of the graft. The need for this medication suggests that there is a risk for rejection, particularly steroid-resistant rejection, which can occur in some patients despite treatment with steroids. It does not necessarily indicate a shorter recovery time or fewer adverse effects, and there is no indication of a graft infection.

A Patient Is Prescribed a Monoclonal Antibody After an Allograft