A client is prescribed androgen therapy. Which of the following would the nurse explain as a possible adverse effect?
A) Severe bleeding from the vagina
B) Weight gain
C) Decreased libido
D) Areolar pigmentation

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Androgen therapy can lead to weight gain due to water retention and an increase in muscle mass, which is a common side effect of this type of hormone therapy.

A Client Is Prescribed Androgen Therapy