The nurse is caring for a patient at the clinic who is taking Repronex. Which clinical manifesta-tions related to adverse effects of Repronex would require immediate intervention?
a. The patient complains of leg pain.
b. The patient has a positive fluid wave test.
c. The patient complains of dyspepsia.
d. The patient complains of breast tenderness.
B
The greatest concern for a patient taking a menotropin is ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. The syndrome is characterized by sudden enlargement of the ovaries, which may be accompanied by ascites (fluid wave test), pleural effusion, and considerable pain.
Leg pain, dyspepsia, and breast tenderness are not likely to occur when taking Repronex.
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