A female client is receiving testosterone in conjunction with antineoplastics for breast cancer. For which side effects would the nurse monitor this client?
1. Facial hair growth
2. Hypotension
3. Muscle tremors
4. Hyperglycemia
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Female clients receiving testosterone therapy need to be taught about the possible development of male sex characteristics, such as excessive facial hair.
Rationale 2: Hypotension is not a symptom that would be attributed to testosterone therapy.
Rationale 3: Muscle tremors are not associated with testosterone therapy.
Rationale 4: Hyperglycemia is not associated with testosterone therapy.
Global Rationale: Female clients receiving testosterone therapy need to be taught about the possible development of male sex characteristics, such as excessive facial hair. Hypotension, muscle tremors, and hyperglycemia are not associated with testosterone therapy.
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