Which nursing intervention would be appropriate for the male client receiving testosterone therapy?
1. Assess for muscle wasting.
2. Assess for signs of fluid retention.
3. Assess for development of blood dyscrasias.
4. Monitor for a decrease in hematocrit.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Muscle wasting is not associated with administration of exogenous testosterone.
Rationale 2: Adverse effects of testosterone therapy include salt and water retention, which can lead to edema.
Rationale 3: Blood dyscrasias are not associated with administration of exogenous testosterone.
Rationale 4: Reduction in hematocrit is not associated with administration of exogenous testosterone.
Global Rationale: Adverse effects of testosterone therapy include salt and water retention, which can lead to edema. Muscle wasting, blood dyscrasias, and reduction in hematocrit are not associated with administration of exogenous testosterone.
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