A 16-year-old boy is diagnosed with delayed onset of puberty and the physician has ordered testosterone, intramuscular (IM), once every 2 weeks. What nursing intervention would be important to the patient?
A) Discuss changes that will occur in his body.
B) Have patient fast before injection.
C) Have patient reduce protein intake.
D) Decrease exercise while on this hormonal treatment.
A
Feedback:
It is important for this patient to understand what will happen and the changes he will see to reduce the anxiety that could occur if he didn't understand. Discuss the development of masculine characteristics as well as common adverse effects such as acne. Having the patient fast before the injection would not be necessary, nor would decreasing exercise or reducing protein intake.
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