Parents of a pubescent teen are concerned that he has not "developed" at the rate of other boys. The prescriber diagnoses the teen with hypogonadism. The nurse provides patient education about treatment with testosterone injections
Which statement by the parents best indicates un-derstanding of testosterone therapy? "Our son will have to take the injections a. until he grows at least 4 inches."
b. for 6 to 12 months."
c. for 3 to 4 years."
d. monthly until the age of 16."
C
The patient will have to take the injections for at least 3 to 4 years; no further teaching is re-quired.
Testosterone injections are given every 2 to 4 weeks for 3 to 4 years; further teaching is required.
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