A college freshman wants to use anabolic steroids to ensure a place on the soccer team. How should the nurse respond?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. "Steroids can cause a low sperm count."
2. "Steroids can cause testicular atrophy."
3. "Steroids can cause impotence."
4. "Steroids cause more facial hair to grow."
5. "Steroids can cause high blood pressure."
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: The use of anabolic steroids can cause oligospermia or low sperm count.
Rationale 2: The use of anabolic steroids can lead to testicular atrophy.
Rationale 3: The use of anabolic steroids can cause impotence.
Rationale 4: The use of anabolic steroids does not cause an increase in facial hair in males.
Rationale 5: The use of anabolic steroids causes sodium and water retention, which can lead to hypertension.
Global Rationale: The use of anabolic steroids can cause oligospermia or low sperm count, testicular atrophy, and impotence. Retention of sodium and water can result in hypertension. The use of anabolic steroids does not cause an increase in facial hair in males.
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