A client is diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer.The client asks the nurse the purpose of his treatment with the luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LH-RH) agonist leuprolide (Lupron) and the bisphosphonate pamidronate (Aredia) .Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) "The treatment reduces testosterone and prevents bone fractures."
B) "The medications prevent erectile dysfunction and increase libido."
C) "There is less gynecomastia and osteoporosis with this drug regimen."
D) "These medications both inhibit tumor progression by blocking androgens."
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