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    ATI RN Capstone Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2

    A nurse is teaching a client who is starting subcutaneous leuprolide for the treatment of prostate cancer.Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationaleLeuprolide, a GnRH agonist, can cause bone loss, so increasing calcium intake helps prevent osteoporosis. Normal calcium: 8.5-10.5 mg/dL.Choice B rationaleLeuprolide doesn't require cold storage. It is stable at room temperature. Cold storage may affect its efficacy.Choice C rationaleLeuprolide may cause hyperglycemia, not hypoglycemia. It can increase blood sugar levels, especially in diabetic patients.Choice D rationaleConstipation is not a common side effect of leuprolide. It more commonly causes hot flashes, decreased libido, and injection site reactions. .

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