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The nurse is closely following a patient who began treatment with testosterone several months earlier. When assessing the patient for potential adverse effects of treatment, the nurse should prioritize which of the following assessments?
 
  A) Skin inspection for growing lesions
  B) Lung function testing
  C) Assessment of serum calcium levels
  D) Assessment of arterial blood gases

Question 2

An adult patient is suspected of having an androgen deficiency and has spoken with his primary care provider about the possibility of treatment with testosterone.
 
  The use of testosterone would be most complicated by the presence of what preexisting health problem? A) Urinary incontinence
  B) BPH
  C) Chronic renal failure
  D) Type 2 diabetes


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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In the patient taking testosterone, the nurse should monitor serum calcium levels and observe for signs of hypercalcemia (e.g., kidney stones, polyuria, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, depression). ABGs, respiratory function, and skin integrity are not typically affected by testosterone.

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Disorders of the prostate contraindicate testosterone use because men with an enlarged prostate may have additional enlargement. Incontinence, diabetes, and kidney disease are not absolute contraindications to the use of testosterone.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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