Nafarelin is currently used as a treatment for mild-to-severe endometriosis.The nurse should tell a woman taking this medication that the drug:
A)Stimulates the secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), thereby stimulating ovarian activity.
B)Should be sprayed into one nostril every other day.
C)Should be injected into subcutaneous tissue BID.
D)Can cause her to experience some hot flashes and vaginal dryness.

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Nafarelin is a GnRH agonist,and its side effects are similar to effects of menopause.The hypoestrogenism effect results in hot flashes and vaginal dryness.Nafarelin is a GnRH agonist that suppresses the secretion of GnRH and is administered twice daily by nasal spray.

Nafarelin Is Currently Used as a Treatment for Mild-To-Severe Endometriosis