A client recently started on steroids has been reading about the medication, and asks the nurse: "The book says I could have hirsutism as a side effect. How will I know if this happens?" What should the nurse explain to the client?
1. "You will notice excess facial and body hair."
2. "You will notice a pinpoint red rash on your chest."
3. "Your hair will start to come out in clumps."
4. "Your breasts will become enlarged and swollen."
Answer: 1
1. Hirsutism is a growth of fine downy body hair, usually seen on the face and chest.
2. Small pinpoint areas describe a rash.
3. Hair falling out in clumps describes the start of alopecia.
4. Enlarged swollen breasts describe gynecomastia.
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