The nurse is teaching a patient with prostate cancer about the planned treatment of goserelin acetate (Zoladex). Which of the following statements should be included in the patient teaching?

A. "You may experience hot flashes while taking these medications."
B. "The doctor will follow CA-125 levels periodically to monitor the tumor's response."
C. "You may experience hair loss while taking Zoladex."
D. "These medications rarely impact your sex life provided you had nerve-sparing surgery."


A

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