A clinic nurse is assessing an adolescent male patient who has been receiving androgen therapy for hypogonadism via a transdermal patch. The patient's last clinic visit was 4 weeks earlier. Which part of the interval history is of most concern to the nurse?

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Patients receiving testosterone may experience edema secondary to sodium and water retention. Treatment involves discontinuing the drug and giving diuretics if needed. Masculinization of both females and males may occur and boys may experience growth of pubic hair, which is an expected effect. Patients may develop a sensitivity rash at the site of transdermal application. Acne is an expected effect.

A Clinic Nurse Is Assessing an Adolescent Male Patient Who