While caring for a male client who has been using anabolic steroids, the nurse must monitor for which adverse effect?
1. Muscle weakness
2. Respiratory disease
3. Liver damage
4. Appearance of masculine characteristics
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Muscle weakness is not an adverse effect associated with steroid use.
Rationale 2: Respiratory disease is not an adverse effect associated with steroid use.
Rationale 3: The risk of hepatotoxicity and permanent liver damage is increased with anabolic steroid use.
Rationale 4: The appearance of masculine characteristics is a concern only for females.
Global Rationale: The risk of hepatotoxicity and permanent liver damage is increased with anabolic steroid use. Muscle weakness and respiratory disease are not adverse effects associated with steroid use. The appearance of masculine characteristics is a concern only for females.
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