A hospitalized patient is placed on diethylstilbestrol ( DES) for prostate cancer. The nurse explains the possible side effects of the medication, which are:
1. gynecomastia.
2. pruritus.
3. constipation.
4. tinnitus.
1
Gynecomastia is a side effect of DES.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: 1089, Drug Therapy table OBJ: 5
TOP: Drug Therapy for Male Reproductive System
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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