A client receiving gonadotropin therapy comes to the clinic for follow-up. Which of the following would the nurse immediately report to the primary health care provider? Select all that apply
A) Ascites
B) Abdominal distention
C) Abdominal pain
D) Weight gain
E) Irritability
Ans: A, B, C
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The client is at risk for ovarian enlargement manifested by abdominal distention, pain, and ascites (with serious cases). The nurse would immediately notify the primary health care provider and the drug would be discontinued at the first sign of ovarian stimulation or enlargement. Weight gain and irritability would not need to be reported immediately.
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