The nurse is providing patient education to a high school girls' athletic class. Which statement by a member of the class best demonstrates understanding of anabolic steroid use in females? "Steroid use may lead to
a. menstrual irregularities."
b. enlarged breasts."
c. uterine enlargement."
d. a change in hair texture."
ANS: A
Anabolic steroid use in females may lead to menstrual irregularities.
Steroid use in females also causes a decrease in breast size, clitoral enlargement, and hair loss.
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