The nurse is providing patient education to a high school girls' ...

[silviawilliams41]

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.

Question 2

The nurse is providing education to a patient who is beginning therapy with testosterone gel. What statement made by the patient demonstrates a need for further teaching?
 
  a. I should not shower or swim for at least 5 to 6 hours after application.
  b. I should avoid direct skin-to-skin contact with my spouse where the medication was applied.
  c. I should have my blood drawn for laboratory tests in 14 days.
  d. I should apply the entire contents of the packet to my genitals.

[ecabral0]

Answer to Question 1

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.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The medication should be applied to the arms and upper torso, not to the genitalia; this statement indicates a need for further teaching.
The patient should be instructed not to shower, bathe, or swim for 5 to 6 hours after administration of the medication; no further teaching is necessary.
The patient should be instructed to keep areas covered where the medication was applied to avoid direct skin-to-skin contact with others; no further teaching is necessary.
The patient should be advised to return to the clinic within 2 weeks for blood tests; no further teaching is necessary.

[silviawilliams41]

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[ecabral0]

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