A woman who has advanced breast cancer will begin receiving androgen therapy. The nurse will explain to the patient that androgen therapy is used to
a. enhance her own estrogen production.
b. give her a sense of well-being.
c. minimize hot flashes.
d. promote regression of her tumor.
ANS: D
Androgen is used to treat breast cancer to promote regression of tumors. Other hormonal therapies are used in other circumstances to promote well-being.
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