A man is starting therapy with leuprolide for prostate cancer. The nurse should warn him that:
1. blood transfusions may be required.
2. he will be at increased risk for infection.
3. the drug can be given only intramuscularly.
4. the drug may cause a temporary flare-up in his cancer symptoms.
Correct Answer: 4
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