A transgender client is taking transdermal estrogen (Climara). What assessment finding does the nurse report immediately to the provider?
a. Breast tenderness
b. Headaches
c. Red, swollen calf
d. Swollen ankles
ANS: C
A red, swollen calf could be a manifestation of a deep vein thrombosis, a known side effect of estrogen. The nurse reports this finding immediately. The other manifestations are also side effects of estrogen, but do not need to be reported as a priority.
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