A client with fibrocystic breast disease has been receiving treatment with danazol (Danocrine) therapy for the past 6 months
In anticipation of the drug being discontinued, the nurse instructs the client to inform the healthcare provider about which of the following? A) Nausea or vomiting occurring beyond 9 days after discontinuing the drug
B) Inability to sleep after discontinuing the drug
C) Constipation occurring 90 days after discontinuing the drug
D) Lack of return of regular menses within 90 days after discontinuing the drug
D
Feedback:
The nurse should tell the client to inform the healthcare provider if regular menses do not resume within 90 days after discontinuing the drug. Nausea, constipation, and sleep are not associated with danazol or its discontinuation.
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