The nurse is interviewing a client being admitted for hypertension. The client states that he has been taking anabolic steroids, which the nurse knows are derivatives of adrenal androgens, daily
What use does the nurse suspect the client is taking the steroids for? A) Treatment of his hypertension
B) Asthma
C) Promote development of muscle mass
D) Treatment of excess fluid accumulation
C
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Anabolic steroids, derivatives of adrenal androgens, promote the development of muscle mass and other masculinizing characteristics. The use of the steroids may increase the blood pressure and make the hypertension worse. Corticosteroids would be beneficial for the treatment of asthma. Anabolic steroids do not decrease fluid accumulation.
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