A patient receiving hormone manipulation as cancer therapy has all of the following side effects. For which one should you notify the prescriber immediately?
a. Redness, pain, and swelling of the calf
b. Fluid retention with weight gain
c. Acne and darkening of the skin
d. Breast swelling and tenderness
ANS: A
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