A client who is prescribed parenteral progestin is experiencing hip joint pain. What does this new finding suggest to the nurse? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
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Hip joint pain in a client taking parenteral progestin could suggest bone demineralization, which is a common adverse effect of long-term progestin use. The route of medication administration might need to be changed to reduce the risk of bone demineralization. However, there is no evidence to support an increase in dose, a need for penicillin, or the need for an antidepressant medication.

A Client Who Is Prescribed Parenteral Progestin Is Experiencing Hip