Which condition must a nurse be particularly vigilant about due to immunosuppressive therapy in kidney transplant patients?

In the context of kidney transplant patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy, vigilance regarding infection is paramount. Immunosuppressive medications are administered to prevent the body’s immune system from rejecting the transplanted organ. While these medications are critical for the success of the transplant, they also significantly reduce the patient's ability to fight off infections.

Patients on immunosuppressive therapy are at a greater risk for both opportunistic infections, which can occur due to the lack of immune defense against common pathogens, and regular infections that a healthy immune system would typically control. Therefore, healthcare providers need to closely monitor for signs and symptoms of infection, provide prophylactic treatments when necessary, and educate patients on hygiene practices and recognizing early signs of infection.

The other conditions listed, while they may be important for patient care, do not carry the same level of immediate risk due to compromised immunity as infections do in this particular patient population.