The nurse on an oncology unit is providing care to a male patient recently diagnosed with prostate cancer
He is to begin treatment with leuprolide (Lupron). The nurse would expect which of the following complications with this therapy? (Select all that apply.)
a. Increased libido
b. Decreased muscle mass
c. Increased adipose mass
d. Osteoporosis
ANS: B, C
The patient's muscle mass will decrease, and adipose tissue will increase.
The patient may also experience a decreased libido and impotence.
Leuprolide does not cause either bone loss or bone gain.
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