A Client with Prostate Cancer Is Being Treated with Leuprolide

question 6

Multiple Choice

A client with prostate cancer is being treated with leuprolide (Lupron) .The nurse would counsel the client regarding which side effect?

• A)Increased risk of infection
• B)Increased risk of bleeding
• C)Nausea with possible vomiting
• D)Decreased libido and hair loss

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