Which patient education points should the health care provider emphasize to the patient who is taking testosterone drugs?
a. Add another gram of sodium to the daily diet.
b. Monitor body weight on a regular basis.
c. Drink an extra liter of fluid per day.
d. Eat an extra banana or an orange 3 times a week.
ANS: B
Fluid retention can occur with testosterone replacement drugs. For this reason, the patient should be told to monitor weight on a regular basis.
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