Ati nur 114 med surg proctored exam
A nurse is caring for a client who has endometriosis and will receive depot injections of leuprolide. The client asks about the effects of this medication. Which of the following information should the nurse give the client?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Hair loss is common: Hair loss is not a typical or common side effect of leuprolide therapy; the common effects relate to estrogen suppression. B. Vaginal secretions will increase: Estrogen suppression from leuprolide usually causes vaginal dryness and decreased secretions rather than an increase. C. Hot flashes are common: Leuprolide suppresses ovarian estrogen production, producing menopausal-like effects such as hot flashes and night sweats. D. Menstruation will become regular: Menstruation usually becomes irregular and often stops (amenorrhea) with depot leuprolide due to ovarian suppression.
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